Natomas Reach A Levee Improvements

McGuire and Hester is delivering critical utility and drainage improvements as part of the Natomas Reach A Levee Improvements project in Sacramento. Working alongside FORGEN and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the team is relocating sewer and water mains, installing bypass systems, and upgrading key infrastructure at Pump Plant 1B and City Sump 160. Construction is taking place along an active levee, requiring tight coordination, phased access, and careful sequencing to ensure service continuity and regulatory compliance. McGuire and Hester collaborated with FORGEN, the Army Corps, and Reclamation District 1000 (RD 1000) to address unforeseen conditions that necessitated a 100 cubic feet per second (CFS) bypass for stormwater drainage during the pump replacement. This crucial bypass system, not initially part of the project scope, was successfully proposed and integrated as a change order, demonstrating McGuire and Hester’s ability to provide a constructible and cost-effective solution to maintain acceptable stormwater runoff levels throughout the pump replacement.

The project is being completed under rigorous environmental oversight, with erosion control, stormwater protection, and wildlife safeguards in place to protect nearby habitat areas. McGuire and Hester is also focused on minimizing disruptions to surrounding neighborhoods by maintaining access, controlling dust and noise, and coordinating closely with city partners. Once complete, these improvements will provide long-term flood protection for the Natomas Basin, significantly reducing risk for tens of thousands of residents while strengthening the region’s core infrastructure.