Coyote Creek Storm Drain Repair
La Habra, CA
Mike Bubalo Construction plays a pivotal role in the long-overdue repair of the storm channel sinkhole at Coyote Village Condominiums in La Habra, a project funded by an $8.5 million state grant secured by Senator Josh Newman in 2022. Tasked with executing the permanent restoration of the storm channel, damaged by a 100-foot sinkhole caused by torrential rains in 2019, the company is addressing a critical safety hazard that has disrupted residents’ lives and threatened nearby homes.
Mike Bubalo Construction’s expertise and dedication are central to delivering a durable solution, marking a milestone in resolving the longstanding challenges faced by the Coyote Village community.
Coyote Village Sinkhole
The original collapse in January 2019 was a result of torrential rainstorms and created a 100-foot-long sinkhole between the two rows of homes in the complex, which disrupted the lives of residents and posed an ongoing safety risk to the community. The sinkhole later expanded during subsequent heavy storms, widening the hole and increasing the threat to nearby homes, and compounding the inconvenience and expense to the homeowners. Though emergency repairs to stabilize the channel were made as interim measures, the groundbreaking marks the pathway toward permanent restorations of the storm channel.
Groundbreaking for Sinkhole Repair Project
Dave Sorem, owner of Mike Bubalo Construction, highlighted the project’s significance, commending Senator Newman’s swift action in securing funding when delays persisted. Under Sorem’s leadership, the company is committed to replacing the unsafe storm drain conduit, ensuring it can handle the design flow of stormwater. Upon completion, the project will not only restore the channel’s functionality within Orange County’s flood control system but also create a greenbelt for Coyote Village residents, enhancing the community’s quality of life.
Timelapse of Coyote Creek Channel Repair