VenturaWaterPure Ocean Outfall Project — Total Size: $18.8M
Delivering drought-resilient water solutions through complex infrastructure in sensitive coastal environments.
As part of the City of Ventura’s VenturaWaterPure Program, we installed approximately 5,000 linear feet of 24" HDPE pipeline for the Onshore Segment and 1,000 linear feet for the Marina Park Segment of a new ocean outfall pipeline. This outfall is a critical component of the city’s advanced water purification system, enabling concentrate disposal from the future Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF), managing wet weather flows, and providing emergency backup discharge capabilities.
To minimize community disruption and protect sensitive environments, the ocean outfall is being constructed using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). This technique allows for trenchless installation beneath Marina Park, the harbor, and ocean floor—emerging up to 4,000 feet offshore where the pipeline transitions to a seabed-mounted configuration at a depth of approximately 50 feet. Onshore, the pipeline route includes segments along Anchors Way, Schooner Drive, and Harbor Boulevard, installed through deep trenching in busy urban corridors.
Blois’ work on this project showcases our strength in delivering utility infrastructure under complex conditions—tight urban corridors, environmentally sensitive zones, and community-access priorities—all while coordinating with multiple agencies and stakeholders. To ensure public safety and reduce disruption, construction areas were enclosed with sound walls and temporary fencing, and access to beaches, walking paths, and the Leo Robbins Sailing Center was maintained throughout.
About VenturaWaterPure
VenturaWaterPure is a forward-looking water reuse initiative that will capture, purify, and reuse water currently discharged into the Santa Clara River Estuary. Once operational, the program will provide a sustainable, locally controlled drinking water supply through groundwater recharge and extraction. It supports compliance with environmental regulations, enhances water quality, and reduces reliance on rainfall. Program implementation slated for 2030.
