Project Location
The general project boundaries are I-405 in the north, I-5 to the east, SW Richardson to the south, and SW Terwilliger Blvd to the west.
What's happening now?
Due to funding challenges, we are now prioritizing work that is critical for life safety, property protection, and economic vitality. This includes expanding the wastewater treatment plant on N Columbia Boulevard and a focusing our resources on infrastructure that serves large numbers of people, such as pump stations, force mains, and large diameter pipes.
Staff will continue to repair urgent sewer and stormwater issues as they arise.
For questions about non conforming sewer connections, please contact Tina Wilson: Tina.Wilson@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-865-6186.
If you have a basement sewer back up or your property or street floods, please report it immediately to the City’s Maintenance Operations hotline at 503-823-1700. It is staffed 24/7, at all hours and all days.
Project Background
This project will repair or place more than two miles of public sewer pipe that is in deteriorated condition. It will also add new pipes to connect properties without a direct connection to the sewer system. We will also be replacing the sewer main beneath Corbett Avenue that was originally built in 1892. This project will protect the public and our shared environment by reducing the possibility of sewage releases to homes, businesses, and streets.
The updates will include:
- Repair or replacement of more than 2.7 miles of public pipe.
- Installation of 22 new sewer service connections.
- Re-installation of 23 sidewalk ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- Replacement of a sewer main on Corbett Avenue that was originally built in 1892.
The project is part of the city’s program to maintain and upgrade the public sewer system. In the early 1900s, when Portland was growing rapidly, the city built hundreds of miles of sewers. Since most sewer pipes have a lifespan of about 100 years, Portland is now facing an urgent need to modernize our aging system.
Environmental Services has launched a large-scale effort to repair or replace the highest priority pipes throughout the city. Your neighborhood will experience a temporary disruption but will benefit from the improved infrastructure. The city is replacing aging and deteriorating sewer pipes with modern materials. These materials are more resistant to blockages than the materials used 80 to 100 years ago.
We Want to Hear From You
We would like to hear from you about special events, school activities, and community services in your neighborhood you think may be impacted by this project. Also, we want to know if you have any concerns related to business operations, disability or mobility issues, medical or business deliveries, and proposed night work. Your input will help us minimize the impact to your neighborhood during construction.
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