No rate increase is needed to pay for the proposed project because funds have been gradually accumulated to cover the costs
The District’s current headquarters facilities, located at 1960 La Costa Avenue in Carlsbad. The new headquarters building will be constructed on the same property behind the current building.

Summary of Project

The Site Improvement Project involves upgrading the District's existing headquarters, field services, workshop and storage facilities located at the corner of La Costa Avenue and El Camino Real.

The aging facilities and site layout date back to the 1960s, are no longer suitable for modern operations, and no longer fit aesthetically among neighbor properties.

February 2004 – Environmental Impact Review for the Site Improvement Project begins.

May 2004 – Design and architectural contracts awarded.

May 2005 – Public review of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, an environmental document that considers effects that may result from the project.

May 2006 – Leucadia Wastewater District is working closely with the city of Carlsbad on the design development of the District’s new facility. The current location at 1960 La Costa Avenue is zoned as commercial. As part of the Site Improvement Project the District is requesting a change in the zoning to a utility classification.

September 2007 – Anticipated completion of all design work.

November 2007 – Expected bid opening date. Distribution of bid documents will be coordinated through OCB Reprographics: www.ocbinc.com.

January 2008 – Estimated construction initiation.

January 2010 – Estimated construction completion.

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MND Table of Contents [563k]
MND Section 1 - Introduction [79k]
MND Section 2 - Project Description [2.1M]
MND Section 3 - Executive Summary [95k]
MND Section 4 - Environmental Checklist [238k]
MND Section 5 - Discussion of Environmental Impacts [791k]
MND Sections 6,7 - References and Preparers [73k]
MND Appendix [489k]
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Biological Contstraints Letter Report [2.5M] 

New Site Layout

The upgrade project involves new buildings and rearrangement of the headquarters and field services property. The headquarters building is planned to be moved farther away from the adjoining shopping center, and the site reorganized to allow for better traffic circulation, space utilization and functional relationships. The buildings and landscaping would also fit more attractively into the neighborhood.

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New Buildings

New construction would consist of nearly 20,000 square feet of space following demolition of existing buildings and re-grading for the land. Total cost is estimated to be about $8.2 million, which would come from funds gradually accumulated over the years; no rate increase in needed to fund the projects.

Key elements of the upgrade project include:

• A new 1,000-square-foot chemical storage building that will improve safety and efficiency at the water recycling plant.
• The additional of covered parking for specialized and large trucks that require lockdown and protection.
• The remodeling of the façade of an existing pump station that is visible to the public. Space will be set aside for an additional pump station when needed.
• Construction of a two-story administration building of about 13,000 square feet that will include space for a Board of Directors meeting room, which also can be made available for community meetings.

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Recycling Facility Unaffected

Also located on the headquarters property is the Gafner Water Recycling Facility, built in 1993, which will continue to operate in its current location and is not a part of the upgrade project.

Project Will Serve Present and Future Needs

The upgrade project not only will serve present needs but the new site layout also will accommodate future requirements. The project was recommended following a formal Needs Assessment that analyzed current as well as future expected needs for the headquarters property.

For More Information

For more information about the project, the environmental review or the public hearing, please contact the District by phone at 760-753-0155 or by e-mail at info@lwwd.org