PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | Graves Reservoir Project Groundbreaking Ceremony commemorates important new infrastructure for South Pasadenans
Groundbreaking of a $12.2 million reservoir project for the City of South Pasadena took place last Saturday morning.
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | Graves Reservoir Groundbreaking Ceremony August 11, 2018
City and state officials were on hand at 2225 El Molino Avenue in San Marino for monumental event.
The new 1.2 million-gallon Graves Reservoir and Treatment System will become a key part of the city’s water delivery infrastructure upon completion in 2020.
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PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | The Graves Reservoir Project is the latest of several infrastructure improvements that span over 120 years. This reservoir is a major source of water that goes back to the ‘Ranchos’ before Pasadena, South Pasadena, & San Marino were cities.
Representatives from the media and community members joined the dignitaries at Saturday’s special 10 a.m. event at 2225 El Molino Avenue in South Pasadena’s neighboring city.The City of South Pasadena is aggressively improving its infrastructure, including streets, gutters, sidewalks and reservoirs. The Garfield Reservoir Replacement Project was recently completed following 27 months of construction.
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | Graves Reservoir Groundbreaking Ceremony: South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Richard Schneider addresses the attendees
The project included demolition of the existing reservoir and appurtenances, demolition of the existing pump station, construction of new reservoirs and all appurtenances, construction of a pump station and construction of a new 11,314 square foot, two-story building inclusive of garage and storage rooms.
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | Graves Reservoir Groundbreaking Ceremony: Mayor Schneider speaking with Representative Judy ChuPHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | Graves Reservoir Groundbreaking Ceremony: South Pasadena City Council members (left to right) Diana Mahmud, Robert Joe, Marina Khubesrian, M.D., Richard D. Schneider, M.D., and City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe are presented with Congressional Recognition for the project from Representative Judy Chu (center)
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | SouthPasadenan.com | Graves Reservoir Groundbreaking Ceremony: Mayor Richard Schneider accepting recognition from Senator Anthony Portantino – presented by 25th District Representative Evette Kim
Much of existing structure is dilapidated and will be demolished
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