Notice of Pump Test in Downtown VTA’s Block 8/14/24 - 9/5/24

• Contractors will be conducting pump testing near North Market around the future Downtown San José Station to help prepare for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project.

Where

• The work will take place in Downtown VTA’s parking lot, 55-A W Santa Clara St. 

When*

• Work will be conducted as early as Wed. Aug 14 – Thur. Sept 5.
• General working hours will be 7:00AM- 5:00 PM.
• Additional 24-hour work will occur towards the end of the test.
• Pump test activity along Market St. will initiate Tues. Aug 27. 

* Please note that timelines for construction activity have some inherent uncertainty and may change depending on field conditions and/or inclement weather.

What to Expect

• The work activity will include field equipment that includes a sonic drill and casing, pumps, storage tanks, and generators. There will be a speed bump protecting a pipe will run in the sidewalk and into the road on the northbound Market St. 
• Pump test operations will involve the use of high-capacity pumps and generators to assess groundwater. 
• Staff on site during the four 24-hour testing days. 
• This work activity does not typically generate dust.
• This work will generate moderate noise.
• Partial parking will be impacted by this work.