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Construction
Sewer and Stormwater
Design work began in July 2020. Construction is anticipated to begin winter 2022.
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Environmental Services – the City’s sewer and stormwater bureau – is designing a project to upgrade a pump station in Northeast Portland. This project will replace the existing pump station with a new larger pump station.
Construction is anticipated to take place in 2023.
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Environmental Services is starting a project to restore about 16 acres in the Johnson Creek floodplain. The project will reconnect Johnson Creek to its historic floodplain, reduce flooding on private property, restore habitat for fish and wildlife, and improve water quality in the creek.
Sewer and Stormwater
Project design will continue through to spring of 2021. Construction is anticipated to begin in late Winter 2021.
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Environmental Services is designing a project that will install and upsize public sewer pipes, as well as construct green street planters, within the Ladd’s Addition neighborhood. These improvements will increase sewer capacity, relieve sewer backups, and reduce street flooding.
Sewer and Stormwater
This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2021.
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Environmental Services is coordinating with the Peninsula Drainage District #2 (PEN2) to design a project to replace approximately 300 feet of storm pipe on NE 13th Avenue at NE South Shore Road. This project will increase system capacity and relieve neighborhood flooding.
Sewer and Stormwater
This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2021.
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Environmental Services is designing a project in the Ladd’s Addition neighborhood to replace the public sewer pipe in the Elliott-Spruce Alley between SE 12th Ave and SE Birch St. Sewer improvements will increase capacity of the 125-year-old sewer, relieve sewer backups, and reduce street flooding.
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Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the inside of its drinking water pipes and maintains excellent drinking water quality.

Sewer and Stormwater
Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2021 and should take about six months to complete.
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Environmental Services is repairing an odor control facility near the Ankeny Pump Station in Waterfront Park. In 2015, equipment used to control odor near the pump station was damaged in a flood. This project will repair the damage and reduce odors near the pump station.
Sewer and Stormwater
Construction will occur during the summer of 2021 and will take about six months to complete.
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The Balch Creek Trash Rack collects sediment, large logs, and other woody debris that is carried down Balch Creek from Forest Park. It is aging and needs to be replaced to help reduce the chance of future clogs, backups, and floods.
Sewer and Stormwater
This project is in an early evaluation and information gathering phase. Design for the project will likely not begin until 2021. Construction is not expected until 2022 or later.
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Environmental Services is investigating pipes and stormwater facilities in the Council Crest Neighborhood in preparation for a project that will replace or repair aging public sewer pipes, improve stormwater management, and support healthy habitat.
Sewer and Stormwater
Environmental Services and Portland Parks & Recreation are currently working with community stakeholders and technical experts to develop a design concept. Concept design is expected to be completed by spring of 2021 and information will be shared here.
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Environmental Services, in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation, is designing a project to improve habitat for salmon and other native fish at Crystal Springs Lake in Southeast Portland.
Sewer and Stormwater
Construction began in November 2020 and will take up to a year and a half to complete.
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The Goose Hollow Sewer Repair Project will replace or repair aging sewer pipes in the Goose Hollow and Southwest Hills Residential League neighborhoods. This project will protect the public and the environment by reducing the possibility of sewage releases to homes, businesses, and streets.
Sewer and Stormwater
The project is in the early design phases. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2022.
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This project will restore habitat and reconnect Johnson Creek and Errol Creek with their natural floodplains. It will help protect endangered salmon, improve water quality, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, and reduce flood risk in the surrounding neighborhood.
Sewer and Stormwater
The overall project is still in the early investigation and evaluation phases. Engineering design work will begin in 2021 and will be completed in the spring of 2022. Construction will begin sometime after the end of design.
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The Lower Northwest Sewer and Stormwater project will replace or repair aging sewer pipes in the Northwest and Pearl districts. This project will protect the public and the environment by reducing the possibility of street flooding and sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets.
Fall 2020 to spring 2021
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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.

Sewer and Stormwater
Design will begin in January 2021. Construction is expected to begin in August 2021 and take a year to complete.
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Environmental Services is designing a project to repair large-diameter concrete sewer pipes along SE Stark Street between SE 3rd Avenue and the Willamette River. Repairs will increase the sewer’s resiliency, extend its service life for 50 years or more, and help prevent sewage releases.
Sewer and Stormwater
Construction is scheduled from February 8, 2021 and to April 1, 2021
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Environmental Services has started construction on a project to extend the public sewer system on NE Flanders Street between NE 66th and NE 67th avenues. This work will provide service to properties currently served by a nonconforming sewer an independent and direct connection to the public sewer.
Sewer and Stormwater
This project has started construction and should be completed by February 2021.
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Environmental Services is installing an underground fiber optic communications network from North Willamette Boulevard, along the Peninsula Trail to the Columbia Wastewater Treatment Plant. The new fiber optic system will allow real time communications with remote equipment.
Sewer and Stormwater
Project design will begin in early 2021. Construction is expected to start in January 2023 and will take a year to complete.
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Environmental Services continues a study to determine the best way to replace or repair aging large-diameter public sewer pipes near Duniway Park. Having provided over 100 years of service, the pipes require repairs to maintain reliable sewer service and protect public health and the environment.
Sewer and Stormwater
This project is still in design, which will continue until spring of 2021. Construction is anticipated to begin in the late winter of 2021.
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Environmental Services is designing a project that will install and upsize public sewer pipes, as well as construct green street planters, in the southern portion of the Sunnyside neighborhood. These improvements will increase sewer capacity, relieve sewer backups, and reduce street flooding.

Sewer and Stormwater
Construction is expected to begin in summer 2021 and will take up to five months to complete
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Environmental Services is preparing to begin construction on a project to repair 1,080 feet of aging, large-diameter public sewer pipe in the South Portland Neighborhood. Repairs will increase the sewer’s resiliency, extend its service life for 50 years or more, and help prevent sewage releases.
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