Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation Project
Valley Water is committed to reducing the risk of flooding to homes, businesses, and schools and improving the environment by working along creeks across Santa Clara County. This work includes removing sediment build-up, managing vegetation, clearing trash and debris, and stabilizing banks that have eroded during high water flows.
As part of this commitment, Valley Water completed bank repairs and rehabilitation work in the City of Cupertino along Calabazas Creek between Miller Avenue and Bollinger Road. Under the Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation Project, Valley Water repaired and stabilized damaged creek bank sections along portions of Calabazas Creek to their as-built or natural condition.
Valley Water repairs and stabilizes the banks of Calabazas Creek
The work to repair and stabilize the banks of Calabazas Creek was completed in the fall of 2023, and the removal of invasive vegetation and planting of native plants along the creek from Bollinger Road to La Mar Drive was completed this October 2024. The contractor also placed large rocks at different sections along the creek.
Work to be completed: Nov. 2024 and Summer 2025
Work remains along certain sections of the creek. In mid to late November 2024, Valley Water will be on-site repairing and filling holes. In the summer of 2025, a contractor will return to repair three remaining erosion sites. Valley Water will notify neighbors of this work before the construction begins.
The completed project achieved the following:
- Minimizes future bank failure and potential damage to nearby properties.
- Minimizes impacts on water quality and riparian habitat associated with continued bank erosion.
- Reduces the need for ongoing maintenance.
- Maintains the existing level of flood protection.
October 2024
For more information:
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Ted Ibarra, Project Manager, (408) 630-2067
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Jose Villarreal, Neighborhood Liaison (408) 630-2879
