California Forever

• Develop Maritime Industry Infrastructure: Establish a full-service shipyard to build and maintainvessels for commercial, industrial, and public agency clients.
• Install Core Infrastructure Systems: Build out potable water, wastewater, energy, andtransportation networks to support phased community and industrial development.
• Unlock Economic Potential of the Montezuma Hills Parcels: Activate the nearly 7,000-acre sitewith a blend of industrial, environmental, and community-serving uses.
• Foster Regional Employment and Training: Create skilled trade and engineering jobs tied to themaritime and clean energy sectors.
• Ensure Climate and Environmental Resilience: Incorporate low-impact development practices tosafeguard Delta habitats and mitigateclimate risk

Shipbuilding and Riverfront Development:

• Designate portions of the Sacramento River frontage for shipyard operations, including fabricationbuildings, dry docks, and launching infrastructure.
• Install utilities and heavy-haul roadways to serve shipbuilding operations and support marine logistics.

Montezuma Hills SMUD Parcel Activation:

• Prepare nearly 7,000 acres of contiguous land for infrastructure rollout, balancing industrial and ecological considerations.
• Integrate existing SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) renewable energy assets and evaluate expansion potential through solar or battery storage.

Water and Wastewater Systems:

• Develop groundwater and surface water supply infrastructure with full environmental review.
• Construct wastewater systems and industrial process water treatment aligned with shipyard and future residential needs.

Transportation and Grid Infrastructure:

• Upgrade local and regional roadways for industrial freight and public access.
• Expand grid capacity and integrate renewable power sources to serve a modern energy-intensive shipyard and associated development.

Environmental Review and Mitigation:

• Conduct comprehensive CEQA/NEPA reviews including biological, cultural, and hydrological assessments.
• Preserve agricultural heritage areas, protect riparian buffers, and adopt carbon-conscious development standards.

Phase 1 (2024–2025): Land use planning, stakeholder coordination, environmental studies, and entitlement efforts for the Montezuma Hills region.

Phase 2 (2025–2027): Begin infrastructure construction including shipyard groundwork, water and sewer installation, and road improvements.

Phase 3 (2027–2030): Shipyard vertical development, facility commissioning, energy integration, and preparation for broader site utilization.

• All development will meet applicable Solano County, State of California, and federal environmental and construction codes.
• The project will utilize SMUD clean energy systems, renewable onsite power, and efficient water practices to reduce resource impact.
• Long-term adaptive management plans will be established to ensure ecosystem health and infrastructure longevity.

With nearly 7,000 acres in its scope—including the Montezuma Hills SMUD parcels—this initiative is poised to redefine economic opportunity in Solano County. The reintroduction of shipbuilding to the Sacramento River corridor offers a once-in-a-generation chance to anchor high-wage employment and advanced manufacturing in the region. Alongside housing, utility, and transportation infrastructure, the project serves as a model of environmentally conscious, economically inclusive development for California’s future.