Category: General

Five-Year Plan Developed for County Roads

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – Approximately 199 miles of roadway across unincorporated Marin will be improved for an estimated $87M In the ongoing mission to improve roads across unincorporated Marin, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) staff has developed a new five-year plan of pavement resurfacing projects, outlining approximately 199 miles of … Continued

Next Bolinas Road Project to Begin September 12

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – $1.9M slide repair is next up in series of projects to improve 6.5 miles of road  Starting September 12, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction on the next effort in a series of projects to repair damage, improve roadway resiliency and the overall condition of Bolinas … Continued

Storm Season Preparations are Underway

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – County conducts annual maintenance in advance of the typically rainy months  While it is easy to forget during the hot, dry months of summer, winters can bring intense storms to Marin, delivering significant impacts across the county, including downed trees, landslides, damaged roadways and flooded streets. Minimizing … Continued

Paradise Cay Maintenance Dredging Project

County Service Area No. 29 – Paradise Cay (CSA29) performs maintenance dredging of Paradise Cay about every four to five years. The purpose is to provide navigational channels for boats in the Paradise Cay residential areas. The next sediment removal effort will occur in Summer 2024. Measures are being taken to protect sensitive aquatic habitat … Continued

Portable Pump Station to be Installed in Marin City

For Immediate Release – Marin City, CA – The effort is designed to reduce flooding on Donahue Street and Highway 101 ramps The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has awarded a $1.37 million construction contract for the underground components of a portable pump station in Marin City. The underground work is expected to … Continued

Bolinas Road Repair Expected to Begin in July

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Road access limited to a single lane for duration of four-month project On June 4, the Marin County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will consider moving forward with the next effort in a series of projects to repair existing roadway damage and improve the overall condition and resiliency of … Continued

Upgrades to Corte Madera Library to Begin in June

For Immediate Release – Corte Madera, CA – The improvement project requires a temporary closure of the branch plus adjusted hours. The Marin County Free Library’s Corte Madera branch, located at 707 Meadowsweet Drive, will receive a variety of upgrades over the next few months. The work will include improved paths of travel around the library … Continued

Incentives Increased for Rainwater Collection Systems

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – Marin Water, North Marin Water District customers eligible for larger rain catchment system rebates The following is a joint news release from the Marin County Public Works, Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, Marin Water, and the North Marin Water District. There are better deals available now … Continued

Public Works Fair, a family-friendly event!

  Kids love hands-on learning experiences, and who doesn’t love a petting zoo?!? On May 18, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will host one, but without animals. Instead, there will be tractors, backhoes, fire trucks, sheriff cruisers, construction machinery, and heavy equipment! The family-friendly fair is totally FREE and in celebration of … Continued

Hands-on Public Works Fair Set for May 18

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – Family friendly event will take over part of County Fairgrounds in San Rafael Kids love hands-on learning experiences and who doesn’t love a petting zoo? During National Public Works Week, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will host one, but without animals. Instead, there will be huge … Continued

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