This work is part of the City of Portland’s effort to extend the sewer system to properties without direct access to the public sewer and bring them into compliance with City plumbing codes. The project will help protect public health, property, and the environment by increasing the capacity of the public sewer system, reducing the risk of basement sewer backups, and reducing the likelihood of emergency maintenance work in the future.
Project Map
This project will construct a public sewer extension in SE Ivon Street between SE 12th and SE 14th avenues.
What’s Happening Now
Construction Schedule
The schedule below may change due to several factors, including weather, subcontractor schedules, materials supply, underground conditions, impacts of other nearby construction projects, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Due to the weather, the final paving portion of this project was postponed from Friday, June 20 to Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25.
What to Expect During Construction
It is too soon to know exactly what traffic controls will be necessary to set up a safe work zone and construct the sewer improvements. The contractor will aim to keep SE Ivon Street open for local access. Learn more about what to expect during construction.
Construction Methods
The contractor will use open trench excavation to construct the public sewer extension and service laterals. Open trench excavation is the traditional method of sewer construction and the most common method for installing a new sewer pipe. It consists of digging down to the required depth, installing a new pipe, and then backfilling the trench.
Crews will apply temporary asphalt patches where they have to dig. After sewer improvements pass inspections, crews will complete permanent repaving of the patched areas.
We Want to Hear from You
Environmental Services will inform residents and businesses about project activities and respond to questions and concerns in a timely manner. We encourage you to:
- Visit this project webpage regularly for updates.
- With questions or comments, please contact Joe Tursi by email or phone 503-823-6313.
- If you have a question or concern, please be sure to include your name, property address, and project name (SE Ivon Street Sewer Extension) in your voicemail and email so we can provide you more details about what to expect in front of your property.
- If your basement sewer backs 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, all hours and all days.
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This project will help protect the health of the Willamette River Watershed.