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Project Overview
The Scotts Valley Intertie project will link the treated water systems of the City of Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley Water District. This critical regional project will enable the two agencies to better coordinate and maximize the use of surface and groundwater supplies, and ensure active and passive recharge in the Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin. The intertie will also improve fire protection through increased fire-response flows, and will enable agencies to share water as available during water shortages.
The project includes the construction of a new 2-mile pipeline and an accompanying pump station. The pipeline will be constructed along Firehouse Lane, Sims Road and La Madrona Drive between Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley. The pump station will be built at 6000 La Madrona Drive on a parcel owned by the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District.
Funded by a $6.5 million state Department of Water Resources Grant, this project is part of Climate Resilient Santa Cruz, an ongoing initiative of the City of Santa Cruz that aims to respond to anticipated future impacts from climate change. Once completed, it will be the final link connecting all public water agencies from La Selva Beach to the San Lorenzo Valley.
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.
Project Schedule
- Design: Spring 2024 (complete)
- Bid Solicitation: Spring 2024 - Summer 2024 (complete)
- Construction: Winter 2025 - Winter 2026 (in progress)
Road Work Construction Schedule
| 2/19 - 3/14 | Utility surveying & WEF Installation in Firehouse Lane |
| 3/10 - 3/26 | Sims Road to 1967 La Madrona (pending rain delays & potholing review) |
| 3/27 - 4/14 | 1967 La Madrona to Oak Acres |
| 4/15 - 4/30 | Oak Acres to 4141 La Madrona |
| 5/1 - 5/21 | 4141 La Madrona to 6000 La Madrona (pump station site) |
| 5/22 - 6/10 | Fire House Lane (not including Sims Road) |
| 6/11 - 7/27 | Sims Road between Brook Knoll Drive and La Madrona |
| 8/23 | Full closure on La Madrona for repaving, sealing and striping to follow |
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Project Updates
| 10/15/25 | Update #20 |
| 9/23/25 | Update #19 |
| 9/8/25 | Update #18 |
| 8/21/25 | Update #17 |
| 8/8/25 | Update #16 |
| 8/8/25 | Update #15 |
| 7/29/25 | Update #14 |
| 7/14/25 | Update #13 |
| 7/11/25 | Update #12 |
| 6/27/25 | Update #11 |
| 6/13/25 | Update #10 |
| 5/28/25 | Update #9 |
| 5/9/25 | Update #8 |
| 4/25/25 | Update #7 |
| 4/11/25 | Update #6 |
| 4/7/25 | Update #5 |
| 3/28/25 | Update #4 |
| 3/21/25 | Update #3 |
| 3/7/25 | Update #2 |
| 2/21/25 | Update #1 |
Project Contact
Taylor Kihoi, tkihoi@santacruzca.gov