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The iconic 90-year-old tower at Lafayette Reservoir is getting a dramatic 40-foot trim as part of a $14 million seismic retrofit to prevent floods and ensure water safety during earthquakes. Approved by the California Division of Safety of Dams, crews are removing 12 concrete rings—each 3 feet tall—over the next 10 weeks. Locals are split: some surprised, others thrilled by the modern update. The project isn’t done yet—plans include a new metal operating house and underwater upgrades starting this fall, turning a historic landmark into a resilient, future-ready structure.

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