Project Overview

The Newell Creek Pipeline transports water between Loch Lomond Reservoir, the City’s reservoir, and the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant. Constructed in 1960 and extending 9.5 miles from the toe of the Newell Creek Dam to the Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant, the pipeline is critical to supply the water system during dry seasons as well as during storm events.

Pipeline replacement will be phased into three or more projects based on each segment's risk priority and cost:

The City of Santa Cruz is overseeing implementation of the project and is committed to being good neighbors during construction. Please read our Good Neighbor Commitment to learn what you can expect from us.

CEQA documents for the project are posted on the Environmental Documents page. 

Project Schedule

Project Contacts

Felton/Graham Hill: Please contact scwdprojects@santacruzca.gov or (831) 420-5383

Brackney: Lewis Kay, lkay@santacruzca.gov, Phone: (831) 420-3218