Desal Link Project Construction: Full Closure and Detour at Garden Street and Micheltorena Street Intersection Starting November 2

The contractor responsible for the construction of the Desal Link pipeline, which connects key community water sources underground, will be conducting warranty repair work.  The work is scheduled to start at the intersection of Garden Street and Micheltorena Street on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

The intersection will be fully closed during working hours. Residents who live at the properties adjacent to the construction will be allowed to access their home but not through the closed intersection; please adhere to the detour signs and flaggers. Through traffic, please adhere to the detour signs and flaggers. 

The contractor will be testing the pipe to identify the sections needing repair. The duration of this warranty repair work will depend on the contractor’s findings. We appreciate the community’s cooperation and patience as this warranty work is completed. 

Desal Link Pipeline installed in Garden Street

For more information, please contact:
Carson Wollert 
Principal Engineer
(805) 564-5376

About the Desal Link Pipeline: The Desal Link pipeline connects key community water sources.  The pipeline creates a connection between the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant and the Cater Water Treatment Plant. The pipeline installation was completed in 2023 and is part of a series of projects to enable desalinated water to be delivered to our entire service area, enhancing system resiliency and improving water quality.

For more information on the Desal Link Pipeline, please view: Desal Link Pipeline Project | City of Santa Barbara