Council approves utility contracts for Laurelwood transmission and Juliet Substation expansion; customers to fund projects Council approved two Silicon Valley Power public-works contracts: a Laurelwood transmission extension (0.3 circuit miles, paid by Digital Realty) and the Juliet Substation expansion (approx $12.9M contract; Intel has made progress payments and will fund the work). Both awards passed unanimously.

Santa Clara City Council just greenlit two major utility projects, with Digital Realty and Intel footing the bill for crucial infrastructure upgrades!

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Santa Clara staff propose lower sewer conveyance rates, tighten wet‑weather criteria in 2025 master plan update City of Santa Clara Public Works presented a 2025 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan update that tightens deficiency criteria for wet‑weather surcharge and a conveyance-fee nexus study recommending lower residential and nonresidential rates and a shift to a square‑foot assessment for residences, with council consideration targeted for Dec. 9.

Santa Clara is proposing significant cuts to sewer fees for developers, with reductions of up to 78% that could reshape residential costs dramatically!

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Santa Clara honors public works staff during National Public Works Week celebration City celebrates dedicated public works staff for their essential services and community support.

Santa Clara kicked off National Public Works Week with a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes who keep our community thriving.

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