WRPP Light Pole Installation
Summary
SCH Number
2026030993
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
WRPP Light Pole Installation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/24/2026
Document Description
San Joaquin Field Division plans to install two solar powered light poles next to the Wheeler Ridge Pumping Plant (WRPP) entry gate. The new light poles will be installed two feet away from the existing light poles. To do this work, a hydro vac truck will be used to excavate two 24-inch diameter holes. Each hole would have a max depth of 6 feet. Wooden forms would be constructed around the holes. Sonotubes would also be used. Concrete would be mixed in a cement mixer and poured into the forms. After the light pole bases are installed, all forms will be removed. This work is anticipated to take at most two weeks to complete. All work would be completed within the DWR right-of-way. This work is necessary to provide more lighting at the entry gate.
Contact Information
Name
Elizabeth Maldonado
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Division
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mettler
Counties
Kern
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Entry gate: 35°02'08.0"N 119°00'38.6"W
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (b)
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of maintenance activities that support the function of the California Aqueduct and water delivery within the State Water Project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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