Project Area
The project constructed a new main public sewer line located on SE 26th Avenue between SE Gladstone and Francis Streets.
Schedule
Construction is complete. Construction began in early-February 2024 and was completed the third week of April 2024.
We Want to Thank You
We recognize wholeheartedly that sewer construction can be disruptive. We thank you for your patience, cooperation, and complete understanding during this important project.
Environmental Services and our contractors work throughout Portland neighborhoods to repair and replace critical sections of deteriorating sewer pipes. These timely repairs protect public health and the environment by reducing the risk of sewage releases to buildings, streets, greenspaces, rivers, and streams.
Project Goals
The new mainline sewer system will provide properties with aging septic systems, a direct way to connect to the public sewer system. Projects often require a combination of trenchless and open trench construction to repair and replace sewer pipes. The project used open trench excavation, cured-in-place-pipe lining (CIPP), and pipe reaming construction methods to repair severely cracked piping and expand the sewer system’s capacity.
Completed construction work includes the following:
- Replacement of corroded 10-inch pipe with new and sustainable 12-inch PVC (polyvinyl chloride) piping.
- Improvements to sewer lateral connections for up to ten private properties and several local businesses.
- Tree maintenance including tree trimming and protection, nuisance removal, as well as replanting.
- Permanent trench paving restoration on SE 26th Avenue, within right of way (ROW).
Environmental Services will own and maintain the new sewer main in the street. Additionally, crews will repair or replace sidewalks, driveway aprons, and curbs as needed. The city will also replace topsoil and grass seed in planting strips, and any street trees that were removed.
We Want to Hear from You
Environmental Services is committed to meaningful public involvement as an essential element of all bureau programs and projects. The following resources will help you stay informed and report concerns:
- Project Webpage: Please continue to visit project webpage at portlandoregon.gov/bes/ SE26thAveGlad.
- Project Updates: Updates are provided through our free GovDelivery subscription service. This is the best way to stay informed about what’s happening and what to expect. You can also sign up for bulletins on other projects and topics.
- Questions: Contact the community outreach team at 503-823-5759 or email city staff.
- Sewer Emergency: Call 503-823-1700 immediately. The City Maintenance hotline is staffed all hours, all days (24/7).
This project will help protect the health of the Willamette River Watershed.