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CITY OF MORGAN HILL
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2017-2022 Six-Year Capital Improvement Program
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Project
New Water Reservoirs
Project No.
602000
Category
Water
Department
Public Works
Council Priorities
Enhancing Public Safety, Maintaining Fiscal
Responsibility
Location
Citywide
Project Description
The 2002 Water Master Plan identified the need for several additional water reservoirs which will increase
storage capabilities and fire protection and assist meeting peak demand levels. East Dunne reservoir is the
priority project for the near term. In FY15/16 a new tank at East Dunne Avenue and Flaming Oaks Lane with a
capacity of 850,000 gallons is being designed. Construction is to occur in FY 16/17. The reservoir will provide
storage volume for the Jackson Oaks and Holiday pressure zones. This tank will also eliminate the booster
pumps that currently feed the Holiday 2 and 3 pressure zones.
Project Justification
Reservoirs allow the City to meet peak demand, but also reduce electrical costs since they typically operate
during off-peak times. Additional tanks also create redundancy in the system which allows the City to continually
provide water for consumption and fire protection, even while other components may be off-line due to
maintenance, repair, or natural disaster. The 2002 Water Master Plan is currently being updated and the need for
future reservoirs will be identified to meet capacity needs. For planning purposes at least one new reservoir is
anticipated for design at the end of the capital planning period (2020 - 2022). Funding for a future reservoir is
included for the out years. When the Water System Master Plan is completed in 2016 the CIP will be revised to
included system needs.