Silicon Valley Clean Water Project Construction in June

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SVCW

A project to rehabilitate the existing biosolids drying beds at Silicon Valley Clean Water’s treatment plant at 1400 Radio Road is nearing completion and will require cement trucks traversing Redwood Shores Parkway for three days in June, all concentrated between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. for their roundtrips. The current schedule, which may change as construction conditions change, is:

  • 6/11 – Thirty-five (35) trucks
  • 6/17 – Fifty-five (55) trucks
  • 6/22 – Fifty-five (55) trucks

The project has significant environmental benefits by lining the beds and by making the drying process much more efficient. The work includes lime stabilization of the existing soil base, a new concrete floor and access ramps, internal roadway improvements, and a new decant system and pump station. The overall drying bed area is not increasing.

In the long term, the improvements will reduce the number of trucks leaving the SVCW site annually from about 600 to about 300 and significantly reduce biosolids disposal costs.

Questions: 650-585-2181,
or email or

Silicon Valley Clean Water
1400 Radio Road
Redwood City, CA 94065
Phone: 650-591-7121
www.svcw.org

Silicon Valley Clean Water
1400 Radio Road
Redwood City, CA 94065
Phone: 650-591-7121

www.svcw.org

SVCW provides wastewater services to residents and businesses in

Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, and West Bay Sanitary District

 

The PILOT: May 2015

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Below is this month’s issue of The PILOT, published in it’s entirety on the RSCA website. To get a complete view of this month’s issue that is easy to read on your screen, please choose the “Fullscreen” option at the top of the viewer — from there, you can click on the left or right of each page to thumb through the various pages.

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The PILOT — May 2015

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Hiller Aviation Museum’s “The Biggest Little Air Show”

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If you hear the sounds of a tiny armada flying over the Shores, don’t be afraid — that’s the sound of the Hiller Aviation Museum’s “The Biggest Little Air Show”, a special event celebrating and showcasing model aircraft. The event runs from 10AM to 1PM.

Please note that, during air events at the Hiller Aviation Museum, roads into and around San Carlos Airport may be affected, and residents may hear unusual noises during the daytime events. 

The following description and video will give more information on the event, as it is described on the Hiller Aviation Museum website. 

 

Join the festivities as the Biggest Little Air Show matches a thrilling aerobatic performance by airshow pilot Vicky Benzing and her full-sized 1940 Boeing Stearman along with demonstrations of exceptional radio controlled models from the Baylands RC Flyers group.  San Carlos Airport will close to regular traffic from 10:30 am to noon to allow realistic jet- and propeller-powered model aircraft to roll down the runway and into the sky to take their part in a unique aerial extravaganza including aerobatic helicopters, computer controlled DRONES, quadrotors, high performance model rockets and more!!

(*NOTE: This message is an alert to our community that this event will take place over our airspace, and that it may be of interest to residents. RSCA is not affiliated with the Hiller Aviation Museum.)

The PILOT: April 2015

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Below is this month’s issue of The PILOT, published in it’s entirety on the RSCA website. To get a complete view of this month’s issue that is easy to read on your screen, please choose the “Fullscreen” option at the top of the viewer — from there, you can click on the left or right of each page to thumb through the various pages.

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The PILOT — April 2015

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Rowing Events on the Redwood Shores Lagoon

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Our lagoon here in Redwood Shores will once again be the site for Men’s and Women’s College Rowing teams in competition this Spring. These exciting sporting events offer a rare chance on the west coast to see top-ranked rowing teams power across the water. From the pedestrian overpass on Bridge Parkway or the parking lot or park on either end of the bridge, residents can catch the races and heats as they happen, free of charge.

Key events to look forward to in April & May on the Redwood Shores lagoon include the Stanford Invitational and Pac-12 Challenge events for Men’s Rowing (the Pac-12 Women’s Challenge took place earlier this year here in Redwood Shores,) and Big Row vs. Cal for both Men’s and Women’s Rowing competition.

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Redwood City Accepting Applications for Seven Open Positions on Its Boards, Commissions and Committees

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The following message from The City of Redwood City is shared for the interests of residents of Redwood Shores:

Want to help make a difference in your city? The City of Redwood City is currently seeking applications for upcoming available seats on the Planning Commission, Board of Building Review and Complete Streets Committee (pilot program). Deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 5pm. Interested applicants can go online to access an application.

“We’re looking for committed people who are willing to work hard, represent our City, and who want to make a difference in the City of Redwood City,” said Mayor Jeffrey Gee, City of Redwood City. “We’re dedicated to innovation and improving the quality of life for those who live and work here. The best way to do that is give people an active voice in the process.”

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The PILOT: March 2015

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The PILOT — March 2015

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Eggstravaganza 2015!

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It’s time for the RSCA’s annual Eggstravaganza, held every year at Marlin Park in the center of Redwood Shores. Bring all your children and a basket for goodies to the park for the big Egg Hunt, where toddlers and young kids can seek out goodies hidden in the grass and playground. Also, the Easter Bunny will be there to lead off the Egg Hunt and later to pose for pictures with the boys and girls, so be sure to take along a camera as well!

The festivities begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 28th at Marlin Park here in Redwood Shores.

Be sure to arrive early so that your child can line up in the right age category — the eggs disappear quickly, and the whistle begins exactly at 1:00, so be on time! (Please limit your children to 6 eggs each so that everyone can share.)

Our local RWC Police will also be available to provide voluntary FINGERPRINTING for children of parents who might wish to have this record for identification. Because a child’s appearance can change in a short time, fingerprinting can be the best way to identify a lost child. And parents, don’t forget your camera for photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

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The Eggstravaganza is run by RSCA, and is a great place to sign up with our organization if you have not yet had a chance to do so. Please join in in making great events like this possible in Redwood Shores!

The PILOT: February 2015

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The PILOT — February 2015

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Redwood Shores 2015 Annual Meeting

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February 11, 2015, 7:00 pm
at the Redwood Shores Library
399 Marine Pky at Bridge Pky (click for a map)

Please RSCA for its Annual Meeting and get the latest update on “The State of the Shores”.

Our guests will include San Mateo County District 4 Supervisor Warren Slocum, plus Redwood City Mayor (and Shores resident) Jeff Gee and Vice-Mayor (and former Shores resident) Rosanne Foust with a preview of the State of the City.

There will also be information on two big issues facing the Shores:

First is the continuing problems caused by roots of the older trees along the Shores parkways. The City will have an update on the progress of this work and other projects that may impact the Shores.

The Silicon Valley Clean Water Authority (SVCW) is the waste-water treatment plant on the Bay at the end of the Shores. (SVCW is also the source of the recycled water that is being used for landscaping in the Shores.) There is an old waste-water pipe running under the Shores that needs to be replaced, and SVCW will be providing a status report of options currently under review for this major project.

As always, we try to end our Annual Meeting presentation around 8:00 PM so that you can have time to ask questions or talk with our guests about issues of particular interest to you.

(RSCA will also elect its new Board of Directors.)

EARLY SPECIAL CONCERT
6:30-7:00pm

Come early and enjoy a special concert featuring several of our young Shores piano students.

RSCA provided initial and matching funds for the purchase of the grand piano that now graces RWS Library’s Community Room, and we are proud of this addition to our community library. We are pleased to take this opportunity to showcase the talents of just a few of the gifted young people who are able to take lessons on this wonderful instrument.