San Jose Mayor Opposes Valley Water's $2.5B Reservoir Project
"We don't need this project," Liccardo said. "Let's let it go." Under the project, the Santa Clara Valley Water District would expand the Pacheco Reservoir so it can store much more water, giving the South Bay a bigger reserve in a drought. The agency said its project is being misunderstood and unfairly targeted by the mayor, adding the rate hike claim is incorrect and noting that the agency already has a $500 million grant from the state. Valley Water officials say they obtained the grant because the project was the best of its kind. "It does serve as an emergency water supply for Valley Wat...
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