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Location: Oak View, CA

Client: Ventura County Public Works

The Santa Ana Bridge Project is the first major component of the Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project, which will remove the obsolete dam to restore habitat for the endangered Southern steelhead while allowing for natural transport of sand and cobble to Ventura County’s eroding beaches.   Dam removal will take advantage of high river flows to naturally remove the accumulated sediment that has rendered Matilija Dam obsolete. These renewed flows necessitate a number of downstream infrastructure components that must be completed prior to dam removal, including upgrades to flood control and water supply facilities, as well as the replacement of two bridges.

 

 
“The County of Ventura Public Works Agency is very pleased with the performance of Security Paving Company on the Santa Ana Blvd Bridge in 2021 and 2022.  Security Paving was motivated, responsive, and mobilized the right equipment and workers to get the job done successfully.  When challenges arose, as they always do, SPC worked with us to solve them quickly and effectively.  We look forward to working with SPC again soon!” 

 

Chris Hooke, PE
Deputy Director, Design & Construction
Roads & Transportation