Union City Launches Phase Two of Beautification Project

With phase one of the South Decoto Green Streets Project wrapping up on C Street, the City is turning its focus to phase two. The City Council awarded a contract to Granite Rock Company last night to begin work on the second of three phases.

Construction is scheduled to start by the end of summer.

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The Project addresses storm drainage concerns in the area, while transforming the streetscape into a tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly space for the community.

Phase two construction will take place between F Street and I Street and 12th Street and 15th Street. It will consist of the installation of landscaping, an advanced irrigation system, rain gardens, pervious pavers and improved intersections for pedestrian safety.

Union City is one of four Northern California cities that was awarded funds from the State Water Resources Control Board to fund this project. The City was awarded $3,000,000.

Proposition 84, a 2006 bond act funding water quality and supply initiatives throughout the State, allows for the State Water Board to distribute these grant funds through the Stormwater Contamination Reduction and Prevention Program. Union City chose the South Decoto region due to its aging street infrastructure, poor flood control and need for beautification.

The City will provide an additional $1,000,000 to fund this project. This phase of the project will tentatively be completed by Summer 2016.