East along I-80

Excavation Contractors in Fernley, NV

A former farm town on the Truckee Canal that turned into a commuter city.

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From Farm Fields to Subdivisions

Excavation contractors in Fernley work in Lyon County's largest city, east of Reno where Interstate 80 meets U.S. 50 Alternate and U.S. 95 Alternate. Fernley incorporated on July 1, 2001, and grew from 8,543 residents in 2000 to 19,368 in 2010 and 22,895 in 2020. Much of that growth landed on farmland once watered by the Newlands Irrigation Project.

The canal and the 2008 break

The Truckee Canal carries water from Derby Dam toward Lahontan Reservoir. On January 5, 2008, a canal levee broke; about 3,500 people were evacuated and three to six feet of water filled houses. Lots near the canal and in low former fields need grading that sends water away from homes.

Drainage channels

The irrigation project uses drainage channels 5 to 15 feet deep to carry off excess water and salts. Work near them, or near irrigation ditches and headgates, needs to respect easements and ditch company rules.

A dry cold desert

Fernley gets only about 5 inches of rain a year. July highs average 93.6 degrees and January lows 23.4. Dust control and moisture for compaction are part of every job.

Common Fernley jobs

Pads for homes, shops and garages
RV pads and gravel drives
Drainage grading on flat former fields
Trenching for utilities

Industry next door

Fernley's industrial parks, with tenants like Trex, Johns Manville and Sherwin Williams, share roads with residential traffic. We time truck trips to avoid shift changes when possible.

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What to Know in Fernley

2008 levee break. A Truckee Canal levee broke on January 5, 2008; about 3,500 people were evacuated and 3 to 6 feet of water filled houses.
Drainage channels. Newlands Project drainage channels 5 to 15 feet deep carry away excess water and salts, ending in a sink northeast of Fernley.
Rapid growth. Fernley incorporated July 1, 2001, and grew from 8,543 residents in 2000 to 22,895 in 2020.
Cold desert climate. About 5 inches of rain a year; July highs average 93.6 degrees and January lows 23.4.

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Fernley Questions

Is flooding a concern near the canal?

The 2008 levee break showed it can be. We grade lots so water moves away from structures.

Can you work near an irrigation ditch?

Yes, respecting easements and the irrigation district's rules.

Do you build shop pads in Fernley?

Yes, compacted and graded to drain.

Do you work on commercial lots?

Smaller commercial pads and parking areas, yes. Larger civil projects are outside what we do.

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