FPUD approves replacement of loader

The Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) approved the replacement of one of its loaders.

A 5-0 FPUD board vote March 27 approved the acquisition of a 2017 Volvo L45H loader from Volvo Construction Equipment for the Lakeside company's bid amount of $110,171.32.

"It's a replacement of a loader we had that blew a cylinder, had an engine failure, (and) needed to be replaced," said FPUD assistant general manager Jack Bebee.

FPUD has an asset management plan to ensure the reliability of the district's fleet of heavy construction and maintenance equipment. A long-term plan to replace or retire 11...