EMWD approves change order for McCall Boulevard pipeline replacement
Joe NaimanWriterThe Eastern Municipal Water District board approved a change order to the construction contract for the replacement of the McCall Boulevard pipeline.The 5-0 board vote May 5 added $243,134 to the contract with Norstar Plumbing and Engineering, which was awarded the contract in September 2020. The original contract was for $2,113,000, and the change order brings the contract amount with the Alta Loma company to $2,356,134. The total budget for the project, which also covers survey and inspection costs and staff time, was increased to $3,225,355.Eastern’s potable water pipeline replacement program has identified several key pipeline segments in the Sun City area which have experienced multiple line breaks. Replacement of those pipelines are prioritized on an