$7.6M Beaumont Flood Protection, Water Conservation Project Completed

BEAUMONT, CA — The completion of a $7.6 million project in Beaumont designed to mitigate flooding risks while promoting water conservation and resilience in the face of water resource challenges was celebrated Thursday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Beaumont Line 16 Water Conservation and Flood Protection Project Key includes state-of-the-art flood control infrastructure and modern water conservation recharge basins to collect stormwater. The project optimizes recharge of captured stormwater into the groundwater aquifer, promoting responsible water stewardship, according to a news release from the county.

The project is a partnership between the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District, and was supported by the Department of Water Resources and the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, officials said.

"In terms of water supply, this project will benefit 900 families that will have more access to clean water," said Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez. "At the same time, this will protect thousands of residents from flooding and other damages caused by storms."

"We were thrilled to collaborate with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and to receive financial support from the Department of Water Resources and Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority to bring the project to fruition," said Dan Jaggers, general manager of the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District. "This landmark project exemplifies our commitment to serve the community's long-term water needs while actively safeguarding against potential flood risks."