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Friant-Kern Canal Sinking Spurs Major Repair Funding Push

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5
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What happened

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Operational issues are affecting the Friant-Kern Canal, which runs through Kern County and Tulare County. The issues originated near Pixley, where the canal has sunk along a 33-mile section due to excessive groundwater pumping. Efforts to repair the infrastructure are underway, including the construction of five new pump stations for local water districts.

From kvpr.org

Why it matters

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The repair project is expected to cost $46 million and will take two and a half years to complete. While over $500 million has already been dedicated to the fixes, the Friant Water Authority is seeking up to $400 million more to begin the next phase of construction.

From kvpr.org

Who's involved

  • Kern CountyCounty through which the Friant-Kern Canal passes and where issues are located.
  • Tulare CountyCounty through which the Friant-Kern Canal passes and where issues are located.
  • PixleyTown where issues related to the canal system are reported to originate.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Kern CountySpeculative

    The county might face challenges related to regional infrastructure investment and water resource stability.

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