LBCWD Partners in Doheny Desalination Project

Laguna Beach County Water District is partnering with South Coast Water District on the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project, sharing capacity in a 5 MGD seawater desalination facility. The multi-phase project uses a Progressive Design-Build-Operate-Maintain contract and is slated to move into construction in FY 2027.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

Participation in Doheny Ocean Desalination Project across Phase 1 and planned Phase 2

Renewal

Participation terms are defined in project agreements for the Progressive Design-Build-Operate-Maintain contract; specific durations and renewal options are not detailed in the budget text.

Document type

Budget

Source document

South Coast Water District Operating & Capital Budget 2026-27

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Who was awarded the utilities contract by South Coast Water District?

Laguna Beach County Water District was awarded this utilities contract by South Coast Water District, as recorded on June 23, 2026.

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This is a Utilities contract, documented as a budget record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in South Coast Water District Operating & Capital Budget 2026-27 (Budget), dated June 23, 2026 from South Coast Water District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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LBCWD Partners in Doheny Desalination Project

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