NMWD’s New Crest Pump Station

(Posted September 12, 2024) Construction is scheduled to begin this October on the District’s new Crest Pump Station at 555 Bahia Drive in Novato. The new pump station will replace the District’s facility currently located at the intersection of School Road and Sunset Trail. The new pump station will enhance District operations in Northeast Novato and replaces infrastructure that is beyond its useful life. In addition, the new facility will have increased pumping capacity for fire safety and reliability during emergencies.

The location of the new pump station was selected due to the following characteristics:

• The new site provides the most direct hydraulic connection between the source and target zones, lowering energy consumption.
• The new site utilizes existing infrastructure to the greatest extent possible, reducing costs.
• The new site is located on an arterial roadway, increasing access and improving safety.

The District has contracted with the local contractor, Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc through a competitive bid process to perform the work. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2024 and be complete in the Summer 2025. Traffic impacts will comply with the City of Novato’s requirements and every effort will be taken to minimize impact on the nearby community.

Please contact CrestPumpStation@NMWD.com for more information.