PROJECT CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD

California American Water resubmitted its application for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project to the California Coastal Commission. The resubmission came roughly a month after the company withdrew its application, prior to the Commission hearing that had been scheduled on the project in September.

“Our withdrawal was made as we attempt to address some of the issues we had heard from Commissioners, staff and stakeholders,” said VP of Engineering Ian Crooks. “We’ve taken the intervening time to reach out to the City of Marina to see if it’s possible to resolve their concerns as well as to further examine options for our low income customers who will be served by the project.” READ MORE