“They could have just went with a regular water tower, but they decided to create an architectural competition.” The competition’s design brief called for much more than a simple utilitarian ...

With $2 million in funding from Caltrans, Yuba City plans to create a park-like atmosphere ... The city says the historic water tower is playing a pivotal role in the project.

The Orchard Street tower was shut down earlier this year, after village government activated its newly constructed water tower at 1340 East St., behind the community’s Service Department.