November 20, 2024
Industry Insight Presentation

Doheny Ocean
Desalination Project:
SCWD’s Progressive
DBOM Contract
Award

Presented by:

Marc Serna
Assistant General Manager
and Chief Engineer,
South Coast Water District

Dave & Busters

Irvine Spectrum

661 Spectrum Center Drive
Sign-In: 11:30 am
Lunch at Noon
Presentation: 12:30 pm

Hosted by OCWA

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About Our Presentation

The South Coast Water District’s Doheny Ocean Desalination Project has made significant strides in securing a sustainable and reliable water supply for South Orange County. Located strategically next to San Juan Creek, close to existing infrastructure, the facility will be built to produce 5 million gallons per day (MGD) of drinking water, with the potential to expand up to 15 MGD. The project has achieved major permitting milestones, including NPDES and Coastal Development permits, completed necessary environmental assessments, garnered $40.1 million in grants, to date and most recently awarded Phase 1 Progressive Design-Build-Operate-Maintain Contract.  

This month’s Industry Insight presentation will cover an update on the ongoing planning and design efforts as SCWD moves towards construction, this session is valuable for anyone looking to understand how the Doheny Project will shape the future of water resilience in the region.

Plan now to attend our November 20 Industry Insight. As one of the largest, and potentially one of the more critical projects ongoing in the County today, this presentation will explore some of the most important issues facing us all.

You won’t want to miss this important topic. Make your reservations today! 

OCWA Members with Reservations:  $30.00

Non-Members with Reservations:  $45.00

OCWA Members without Reservations:  $45.00 (at the door)

Non-Members without Reservations:  $45.00 (at the door)

Reservations must be made by end-of-day, Tuesday, November 19,
to qualify for the Reservation Rate.
Cancellations received AFTER this date CANNOT be refunded.

About Our Speaker

Marc Serna

Assistant General Manager and Chief Engineer, 
South Coast Water District

Marc Serna is the Assistant General Manager/Chief Engineer for South Coast Water District (SCWD). He is responsible for managing the engineering and operations departments for the District along with implementation of the Capital Improvement Program including potable water, recycled water, and sewer projects.

Marc oversaw the completion of SCWD’s $100 million, six-year rehabilitation project for a sewer tunnel built in the 1950s under the bluffs of a sensitive coastal area and the Planning for the $175 million Doheny Ocean Desalination Project.

Marc has over 33 years of experience in the water resources industry including water resource management, design, construction, and design-build delivery. He joined SCWD in 2019 as Chief Engineer and was promoted to Assistant General Manager/Chief Engineer in 2021.

Prior to SCWD, he served as Director of Engineering for Eastern Municipal Water District, Director of Engineering and Operations for Moulton Niguel Water District, and Manager of Engineering for West Basin Municipal Water District. He began his career in the private sector as engineering consultant for RBF Engineering (acquired by MBI), and AKM Consulting.

Marc received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Loyola Marymount University. He is a registered Civil Engineer and hold his Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Operator license in California.