The first phase of construction began in July 2007 and included instream components such as the installation of the boulder weir, construction of the fish screen and the new pumping station. Instream construction activities occurred when salmonids were least likely to be present—during the hot summer months. Instream construction activities were largely completed with the removal of the dam in October of 2007. Shortly after the removal of the dam the second phase of construction began with the installation over 5 miles of pipelines. Construction efforts began in November of 2007 and were completed in September 2009.