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34 projects found

Gresham trestle upgrades

Capital Improvement Project
Closeout
Fall 2020 to spring 2021 (vegetation monitoring continues through 2024)
We have strengthened the structural supports (known as trestles) that hold a water pipe near Kelly Creek and Beaver Creek in Gresham. This project is part of our commitment to preparedness and our mission of serving excellent water every minute of every day.

Penridge Water Mains Replacement

Capital Improvement Project
Engineering And Design
Spring 2016 through Fall 2023
The Portland Water Bureau replaced the water mains (pipes) serving NW Penridge, Skyline Crest, and Greenleaf Roads in 2023. Larger pipes increase water flow to homes and hydrants.
A map of the water main replacement project along NW Skyline Crest Road and NW Penridge Rd

Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Construction

Water
Completed
Summer 2020-Spring 2022
Photograph of two tall white silos.

SE Lambert and 19th Main Replacement

Water
Completed
Spring 2022 to Winter 2023
The Water Bureau has invested in Sellwood and replaced 4,800 feet—just under a mile—of an aging water main (pipe) along SE Lambert and 19th Ave. The previous main was installed in 1927 and had multiple breaks. This new pipe will make your water service more reliable and improve water quality.
Three construction workers in bright vests and hard hats dig use shovels to dig chunks of broken up concrete out of a trench. A new pipe will be placed in the trench when work is complete.

NE 143rd and Sacramento Water Main Replacement

Water
Active
August 2019 to December 2020
The Water Bureau replaced 960 feet of an aging water main (pipe), installed three new hydrants, replaced one existing hydrant, and renewed sixteen service connections.
Three construction workers in bright vests and hard hats dig use shovels to dig chunks of broken up concrete out of a trench. A new pipe will be placed in the trench when work is complete.

Roselawn Bundle Water Main Replacement

Water
Completed
August 2019 to July 2020
The Water Bureau replaced 4,001 feet (nearly a mile) of Cully neighborhood water pipes with more earthquake-resistant pipes.
Three construction workers in bright vests and hard hats dig use shovels to dig chunks of broken up concrete out of a trench. A new pipe will be placed in the trench when work is complete.

SE Holgate Bridge Main Rehabilitation at I-205

Water
Completed
Fall 2019 to Fall 2020
The Water Bureau repaired a water main (pipe) on Southeast Holgate Boulevard where it crosses the Interstate 205 freeway. To access the water pipe, crews narrowed the eastbound traffic lane on Holgate.

Automatic Hydrant Flushing - SE Linn St & SE 9th Ave

Water Main Flushing
Active
Summer-Winter 20/21
Photo of an orange hydrant with a red box, an autoflusher, attached to it. Next to the hydrant is a white sign that says: Flushing our system to maintain water quality. Water may discharge without warning.

Automatic Hydrant Flushing - SE 39th Ave & SE Roswell St

Water Main Flushing
Active
–
Photo of an orange hydrant with a red box, an autoflusher, attached to it. Next to the hydrant is a white sign that says: Flushing our system to maintain water quality. Water may discharge without warning.

Automatic Hydrant Flushing - NW Skyline Blvd & NW McNamee Rd

Water Main Flushing
Active
–
Photo of an orange hydrant with a red box, an autoflusher, attached to it. Next to the hydrant is a white sign that says: Flushing our system to maintain water quality. Water may discharge without warning.

Automatic Hydrant Flushing - NE 135th Ave & NE Fremont St

Water Main Flushing
Active
–
Photo of an orange hydrant with a red box, an autoflusher, attached to it. Next to the hydrant is a white sign that says: Flushing our system to maintain water quality. Water may discharge without warning.

Automatic Hydrant Flushing - N Syracuse & N St. Louis Ave

Water Main Flushing
Active
–
Photo of an orange hydrant with a red box, an autoflusher, attached to it. Next to the hydrant is a white sign that says: Flushing our system to maintain water quality. Water may discharge without warning.

Mount Tabor Reservoirs Historic Fencing Repair

Water
Completed
Late Summer and Fall 2020
The Water Bureau hired a skilled blacksmith to repair the historic ironwork fencing around Reservoirs 5 and 6. The blacksmith restored wrought iron fence, tapered tower light posts, and decorative scroll work.
This photograph shows the wrought iron fencing and decorative lampposts at Mt. Tabor that were repaired as part of this project.

Automatic Hydrant Flushing - SE 50th & SE Gladstone

Water Main Flushing
Active
–
Photo of an orange hydrant with a red box, an autoflusher, attached to it. Next to the hydrant is a white sign that says: Flushing our system to maintain water quality. Water may discharge without warning.

Portland Heights pump replacement

Water
Under Construction
Fall 2020 to fall 2021
The Water Bureau will replace a pump at the Portland Heights Pump Station. Inspections show that the pump’s motor, installed nearly 30 years ago, is declining and needs to be replaced. Replacing this pump will provide the area with a more reliable water supply now and into the future.
A crane located at the pump station on the left side of SW Talbot Street. It is behind some work trucks and adjacent to the houses on the right.

South Harbor Way water main replacement

Water
Closeout
January - March 2021
The Water Bureau has replaced a water main (pipe) and installed two new water valves. The new valves mean that when we need to do repairs, we can close off a smaller part of the system, reducing the number of people impacted.
Three construction workers in bright vests and hard hats dig use shovels to dig chunks of broken up concrete out of a trench. A new pipe will be placed in the trench when work is complete.

Southwest Troy Street water main replacement

Water
Completed
January 2021 to May 2021
The Water Bureau has replaced 931 feet of water main (pipe) on Southwest Troy Street between Southwest 25th Avenue to Southwest 28th Avenue.
Three construction workers in bright vests and hard hats dig use shovels to dig chunks of broken up concrete out of a trench. A new pipe will be placed in the trench when work is complete.

Water Main Flushing - Lents

Water Main Flushing
Completed
Winter 2022
Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the inside of its drinking water pipes and maintains excellent drinking water quality.
Photo of two workers wearing orange safety vests next to an orange hydrant that has a red hose connected to it and white foamy water gushing out of the hose onto the street.

Water Main Flushing - Montavilla/South Madison

Water Main Flushing
Active
Winter 22
Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the inside of its drinking water pipes and maintains excellent drinking water quality.
Photo of two workers wearing orange safety vests next to an orange hydrant that has a red hose connected to it and white foamy water gushing out of the hose onto the street.

Water Main Flushing - Mill Park

Water Main Flushing
Active
Spring 2021
Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the inside of its drinking water pipes and maintains excellent drinking water quality.
Photo of two workers wearing orange safety vests next to an orange hydrant that has a red hose connected to it and white foamy water gushing out of the hose onto the street.

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