A couple of years ago, a spokesperson for the SF Public Utilities Commission, in response to a water main break in the neighborhood, noted that San Francisco averages 200 water main breaks per year. It would seem Glen Park accounts for more than our fair share. Recently on June 21, a water main break caused […]
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Sunday gusher at Chenery & Diamond repaired in less than 24 hours
A broken water main at the corner of Chenery and Diamond Streets sent a gusher of water two feet up into the air Sunday afternoon around 2:00 PM, flooding the street and sending water down Diamond. The water pressure was so strong that parts of the asphalt and concrete at the edges of the hole […]
Get used to the Laidley Street Water Main Replacement Project
If you’ve been in the area of Chenery and Castro Streets lately you’ve undoubtedly noticed an impressive scene like this: SFPUC is undertaking a massive project to replace worn out water and sewer lines in areas of Glen Park. Construction will extend to December 2024. As the project nears completion, road restoration work will begin. […]
Gas line break on Sussex Street causes residents to evacuate
Sunday at 10:40am AlertSF blasted out a text: “Avoid the area of Sussex St. between Diamond St. and Castro St. due to Fire Activity. Emergency crews are on scene.” The incident occurred on the unit block of Sussex Street. There was no fire but there was the strong smell of gas. Roland Kniese of Sussex […]