After literally years of planning, the largest community infrastructure project in the history of Yucca Valley broke ground yesterday. Reporter David Haldane was there as the shovels came out for the Yucca Valley Wastewater Treatment System…
Most of the chocolate shovels melted before the ceremony began. Not so the metal ones, especially the two John Deere bulldozers parked in the middle of the desert.
It was all part of Thursday’s long-awaited groundbreaking for the Yucca Valley Sewer Project, a mammoth water reclamation and treatment system that will include 75 miles of new roadwork, a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility and three reclamation basins.
“What we are doing here today is setting the stage for the wellness and prosperity of our community for generations to come.”
That’s Bob Stadum, board president for the Hi-Desert Water District, which is overseeing the project. Other guests included Congressman Paul Cook, State Senator Jean Fuller and California Assemblyman Chad Mayes.
Not to mention the chocolate shovels placed thoughtfully on each chair.
The climax came when a line of dignitaries wearing hard hats let the dirt fly. Chad Mayes perfectly captured the mood.
“Wow, we did it! Today is an historical day.”
