TUOLUMNE UTILITIES DISTRICT TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR SIERRA PINES REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT FACILITY

Sonora, CA — Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to mark the official start of construction on the Sierra Pines Regional Water Treatment Facility, a major investment in the region’s water infrastructure.
The ceremony will take place at the project site located at 23908 South Fork Road, Twain Harte, CA, and will feature brief remarks from District leadership, project partners, and community representatives, followed by a ceremonial groundbreaking with participating officials.
The Sierra Pines Regional Water Treatment Facility is a transformative project designed to modernize and strengthen TUD’s water system by consolidating multiple aging treatment facilities into a single, state-of-the-art regional facility. Once complete, the facility will improve water quality, enhance system reliability, and increase operational efficiency, while supporting long-term resilience during drought conditions and emergencies.
The project is being funded through a $45.6 million funding package provided by the State of California through the State Water Resources Control Board, including $27.4 million in grant funding, a $10 million zero-interest loan, and an $8.1 million low-interest loan.
“We are incredibly grateful to the State of California and the State Water Board for their partnership and investment in this community,” said Don Perkins, TUD General Manager. “This funding allows us to move forward with a once-in-a-generation project that will strengthen our water system, improve reliability, and better serve our customers for decades to come.”
The groundbreaking ceremony marks the transition from years of planning and funding efforts into the construction phase of a project that will provide long-term benefits to customers throughout the community.
For more information about the Sierra Pines Regional Water Treatment Facility, visit Sierra Pines Regional Water Treatment Facility Project – TUD.