1. Kern Fan Project Alt 5 Feasibility Nearing Final — Key Decision Point on Construction Approach The committee reviewed the feasibility study for the Alt 5 concept of the Cross Valley Canal (CVC), which would increase capacity through Pool 1. Two sub-alternatives remain under consideration: Alternative 3 (a parallel canal keeping ~500 CFS flowing during construction) and Alternative 5-4 (Alternative 4) (widening the existing channel, which scored highest but requires a full shutdown of ~140 days). The final feasibility report is expected to be distributed by early July. Committee members and participating agencies will need to weigh in on which approach they prefer, as design cannot proceed until that decision is made.
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