Building Upland's Future Part 3: CIP Project Highlights

Post 3: CIP Project Highlights – Building Better Streets, Parks, and Utilities

Behind every budget line in the Capital Improvement Program lies a real-world project that residents will see, touch, and use. From safer streets to modern parks, Upland’s CIP is full of highlights that show exactly how this investment will improve daily life.

On the streets, the most visible project is the Foothill Boulevard Rehabilitation, a $13.5 million investment to completely rebuild this critical corridor. The project includes roadway reconstruction, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, upgraded lighting, and new striping. Additional roadway rehabilitation is planned for 14th Street and Grove Avenue, two other major arterials that carry thousands of vehicles each day. Smaller-scale but equally impactful projects, like $2.8 million in sidewalk gap closures, will ensure safe pedestrian connections across neighborhoods.

Parks and facilities are also receiving long-overdue attention. McCarthy Park is slated for $716,000 in renovations to upgrade restrooms, repair pathways, and bring the facility into ADA compliance. Citywide playground upgrades totaling $1.2 million will replace outdated equipment with safe, modern play structures. Even the Police Department is included, with $240,000 in security and expansion improvements to better serve the community.

On the utilities side, major reinvestments are being made to secure Upland’s water and wastewater systems. The San Antonio Canyon Water Treatment Plant will see $3.1 million in upgrades to maintain safe drinking water. Meanwhile, $7.4 million in water main replacements will address some of the city’s most vulnerable lines, reducing leak risk and ensuring system reliability. Sewer lines are also a priority, with $2.6 million allocated for rehabilitation of the most at-risk pipelines identified in the Sewer System Management Plan.

These projects show residents what the CIP really means: not just numbers on a page, but tangible improvements that strengthen safety, quality of life, and the reliability of the services we depend on every day.