Soboba Sovovatum Village
Project Summary
Engineering Resources of Southern California (2020-Present)
The new Soboba Sovovatum Village is located southwest of
and adjacent to the intersection of Lake Park Drive and
Soboba Road in San Jacinto, CA. The Sovovatum Village, is a
retail center that will serve as a gateway to greet visitors to the
Soboba Casino Resort and reservation. The design allows for
a variety of uses including food and beverage, retail shops,
convenience store, fueling station, car wash and community
gathering area, all organized to serve as an attractive entrance
to the tribe’s land holdings while complimenting its hotel and
casino.
IFE Role
IFE prepared a preliminary geotechnical investigation report which provided geotechnical engineering recommendations for design and
construction of the proposed development. IFE provided all required compaction testing and special inspection during construction.
For this project the site grades ranged from about 10 to 13 feet below final design grades. Final site grades were achieved by filling
with imported soil which was compacted and tested. Other services included, observation and compaction testing during placement of
backfill for 36-inch CMP and 96-inch RCP storm drain, subgrade preparation and placement of aggregate base and asphalt concrete in
pavement areas, special inspection of shop/field welding, ultra-sonic testing and reinforced masonry inspection.