Woods Trunk Sewer Project

Sewer and Stormwater

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Environmental Services is designing a project to repair 1,700 feet of aging, large-diameter brick sewer pipes in South Portland. Having provided over 125 years of service, the pipes require repairs to maintain reliable sewer service and protect public health and the environment.

Construction is expected to begin in December 2026 and take up to two years to complete.

Project Area

Proposed pipe work begins at the intersection of SW Barbur Boulevard and SW Naito Parkway and travels northeast across Water, Corbett, and Kelly avenues, ending at the intersection of SW Curry Street and SW Hood Avenue. Construction activities will be concentrated at existing manholes along the sewer alignment.

Project map shows pipe work running northeast from SW Lane St and SW Naito to SW Curry St and Hood Ave

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What's Happening Now

Work crews will periodically be in the study area to perform investigative activities. Activities include site visits and evaluation, identifying private-to-public sewer connections, survey, utility locates, pipe cleaning and inspection.

Some investigative activities will require restricting parking and closing travel lanes. The traveling public should expect minor traffic delays.

Information gathered will help determine the repair locations, construction methods, and how to minimize construction impacts on residents and businesses.

We Want to Hear from You

Environmental Services would like to hear from you about special events, school activities, and community services in your neighborhood you think might be affected by this project. Also, we want to know if you have any concerns related to business operations, disability or mobility issues, or medical or business deliveries. Your input will help us design a successful project that minimizes the impact to your neighborhood during construction.

We 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 Matt Gough by email or phone 503-823-5352.
If you have a question or concern, please be sure to include your name, property address, and project name (Woods Trunk) 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 Williamette River Watershed.