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Whale Rock Commission Report
Whale Rock Commission Meeting – May 28, 2026
Agenda Item 5a – 2025-26 Accomplishments
FROM: Shawna Scott, Assistant Director of Utilities
PREPARED BY: Noah Evans, Whale Rock Reservoir Supervisor
SUBJECT: 2025-26 Accomplishments
RECOMMENDATION
No action is requested of the commission for this update/presentation.
DISCUSSION
Whale Rock staff are responsible for the
maintenance, repair, and operation of all Whale
Rock facilities and infrastructure, including the
dam, spillway, intake structure, pump stations,
pipeline, public access areas, and associated
infrastructure.
Significant accomplishments for 2025-26 include:
1. Stilling basin draining, cleaning and
inspection (Division of Safety of Dams
[DSOD] requirement).
2. Fence replacement.
3. Tule removal (DSOD requirement).
4. Public access kiosk construction.
5. Water meter replacement.
6. Pipeline blow-off valve replacement.
7. Intake valve #4 repairs (DSOD Requirement).
8. Onboarding of new staff.
A detailed presentation of the 2025-26 Whale Rock accomplishments will be provided
during the commission meeting.
STILLING BASIN DRAIN CLEAN, AND INSPECT PROJECT
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