This agreement provides funding to the city of oceanside to implement its project to implement the loma alta creek sewer relocation as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act

EPA Region 9 awarded the City of Oceanside a cooperative agreement totaling $4.316 million on July 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement the Loma Alta Creek sewer relocation project as directed in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

The project delivers sewer infrastructure improvements in Oceanside, California, through construction and implementation activities including mobilization and demobilization; abandonment of the existing sewer pipeline within Loma Alta Creek; installation of PVC sewer main in the Oceanside Boulevard right of way; connection of a temporary manhole to the existing 27-inch sewer on Oceanside Boulevard; and reconnection of three customer sewer laterals. Deliverables include bid solicitation packets, awarded contract(s), and as-built drawings.

The expected outcomes include zero pipeline breaks in the new sewer main and complete elimination of potential sewage discharge points along 2,500 linear feet of Loma Alta Creek. The new PVC pipeline, rated for a 50-year-plus service life, will reduce maintenance requirements significantly and ensure reliable sanitary system performance. Water quality in Loma Alta Slough is expected to improve. The intended beneficiaries are Oceanside residents and the Department of Public Works.

Performance occurs in Oceanside, California, with an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2028. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $3,452,972. See terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a sewer relocation project. Workplan activities consist of construction and implementation of the facility. Specific construction activities include construction performed by the selected contractor include mobilization and demobilization activities; abandonment of existing sewer pipeline located within loma alta creek; installation of PVC sewer main in the oceanside blvd right of way; connection of temporary manhole installed during phase 1 to the existing 27-inch sewer on oceanside blvd; and reconnection of three customer sewer laterals. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: bid solicitation packet, awarded contract(s), as-built drawings. The expected outcomes include no pipeline breaks in new sewer main, complete elimination of potential sewage discharge points along 2,500 linear feet of loma alta creek. The new PVC pipeline, rated for a 50+ year service life, will allow for a significant reduction in maintenance requirements. The project will ensure a reliable sanitary system, clean water, and system performance. Water quality in the loma alta slough is expected to show improvement as well. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of oceanside, and the dept of public works.