FRESNO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation announced today it will conduct public negotiations to develop a proposed repayment contract for upgrades to the O’Neill Pumping/Generation Plant, a key facility within the Central Valley Project.
Following routine inspections, Reclamation identified the need for infrastructure improvements at the O’Neill Pumping/Generation Plant to ensure continued operational reliability. The proposed repayment contract will outline the terms and conditions associated with these upgrades.
Reclamation will negotiate with representatives from the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, in-person, on Tuesday, December 9, at 2:00 p.m. at the South-Central California Area Office located at 1243 N Street Fresno, California 93721. The public is welcome to attend and will have the opportunity to provide comments at the end of the session regarding these contracting actions.
Participation instructions and the proposed contract will be available at each session.
For more information, contact David Hyatt at 559-262-0334 or dyhatt@usbr.gov.
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The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and second largest producer of hydroelectric power. Our facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits.
