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Amoroso Breaks Ground on SFMTA Project

Islais Creek Phase II - Maintenance and Operations Building

Amoroso began construction on Phase II of the Islais Creek Motor Coach Facility Project in September 2015. The completion of this project will create additional storage for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) fleet and will improve the current site by constructing energy efficient buildings that will be occupied by SFMTA staff. The project was broken into two phases due to funding constraints; Amoroso completed Phase I in 2012.

Rendering of new Pool Dining by Sullivan Design Studio

New Project at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club

Amoroso entered into a contract with Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club to construct the Pool Area & Fitness Expansion project in Menlo Park. This project includes new pool dining, private dining, bar, kitchen, youth lounge, pool equipment building and new movement studio. The existing fitness area at the existing clubhouse will be expanded and Amoroso will upgrade the existing living room and terrace. Amoroso finished construction of the extisting clubhouse in 2003.

American Public Works Association Recognizes Amoroso

The American Public Works Association recognized the Sutro Reservoir Rehabilitation and Seismic Upgrade project as the 2015 Project of the Year in the $5-25M Environment category on February 25, 2015.

Originally completed in 1953, Sutro Reservoir is the third largest reservoir in the City of San Francisco and adjacent to numerous fault lines. Seismic enhancements were required to ensure uninterrupted operations in the event of a major earthquake. The construction project included strengthening the reservoir roof and supporting structures, as well as upgrading the existing foundation. In addition to the seismic upgrades, Amoroso was responsible for other structural, mechanical, civil, electrical and security upgrades.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for LAUSD Project

South Region High School #8

Los Angeles Unified School District held a Groundbreaking Ceremony on February 21, 2015 for the $75M South Region High School #8 Project awarded to S.J. Amoroso. Located in Maywood, this project is located on a 9.24 acre campus with 45 total classrooms. The completion of this project will relieve overcrowding at local schools and enable the area’s current high school to return to a two-semester calendar for the first time in more than 30 years. Estimated completion is set for Spring 2017.

Amoroso to Construct New Residence Call at Scripps College

Amoroso entered into a contract to construct the 10th residence hall constructed for Scripps College: New Residence Hall. The completion of this 38,700 square foot project will provide additional space for students currently living in off-campus housing, reduce the number of double and triple occupancy rooms, and provide flexibility to respond to the significant increase in the number of applicants to Scripps. This project is designed to LEED Gold Standards.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Recognizes Amoroso's Commitment to Safety

Sutro Reservoir Rehab and Seismic Upgrade

The San Francisco Public Utlities Commission presented an award in recognition of S. J. Amoroso's committment to safety on the Sutro Reservoir Rehabilitation and Seismic Upgrade Project. Since April 2009, construction projects reached seven million working hours on the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) without major injury.

Originally completed in 1953, Sutro Reservoir is the third largest reservoir in the City of San Francisco and adjacent to numerous fault lines. Seismic enhancements were required to ensure uninterrupted operations in the event of a major earthquake. The construction project included strengthening the reservoir roof and supporting structures, as well as upgrading the existing foundation. In addition to the seismic upgrades, Amoroso was responsible for other structural, mechanical, civil, electrical and security upgrades.