CWA pipeline repairs completed under budget

The San Diego County Water Authority repairs to Pipeline 5 were completed under budget.

The SDCWA board approved a notice of completion July 25, which releases the remaining funds to the contractor. Although J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., bid the project at $25,304,375, the Walnut-based company was able to work with CWA staff to reduce the cost and the final cost of the work was $24,748,135.61.

"The project was completed on time and within budget," said CWA senior construction manager Gary Olvera.

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