NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. June 4, 2024 – The repairs at PG&E’s Spaulding Powerhouse #1 to restore half of the flow capacity have hit a snag and the return to service (RTS) date has been pushed out, again. The first deadline for restoration was April 30th, followed by a June 8th repair completion estimate after a closer inspection of the damage. That date was changed to June 12th and then June 19th. Now, it’s June 30th. The damage to the powerhouse was discovered in early March.
PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno provided details on the delay:
PG&E expects to complete repairs in the Spaulding 1 powerhouse and resume water flows into the Drum Canal in late June. Unfortunately, more time than was anticipated is needed for the steel discharge tube liner installation and the return to service (RTS) date is delayed but remains in late June. PG&E has informed water agencies that the earlier projected RTS date of June 19 for the Spaulding 1 powerhouse is now June 30. PG&E continues working 24/7 to restore the powerhouse. The expected RTS date for the South Yuba Pipe remains in late August.
PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno
Rollins Reservoir starting to show drawdown
NID’s Rollins Reservoir levels, which was full in February and March, are starting to drop.
At this time, both NID and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) are calling for voluntary water conservation only.
NID Directors and the public have received updates from PG&E government liaison Brandon Sanders during their board meetings. The next NID Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for June 12, starting at 9:00 am.
