Construction

Timing has changed for implementation of the final phases of design and construction for the Willamette River Crossing project.

The Portland Water Bureau has confirmed a contractor to replace the water mains (pipes) serving NW Penridge, Skyline Crest, and Greenleaf Roads. Larger water pipes will be installed to increase the flow of water to people's homes and to help put out fires.

Construction at the Washington Park Reservoirs started in 2016 and will continue until 2025. Read on for the most recent update.

The Portland Water Bureau is planning a new water filtration facility and pipelines that will be key components of a more resilient water system. The filtration facility and pipelines are needed to meet federal and state drinking water regulations and will be in operation by September 30, 2027.

As part of the Water Bureau's efforts to increase the amount of water available on Portland's west side for firefighting and earthquake preparedness, we will construct a new 175,000-gallon water storage tank in Forest Park.

The Water Bureau will build new connections between the Quail Park subdivision's privately owned water system and the City's existing public water system. We will also replace the Quail Park water system when it reaches the end of its useful life, or by 2039 (whichever comes first).

The Portland Water Bureau and Bureau of Environmental Services are teaming up to invest in modernized water, stormwater, and sanitary sewer services on Fulton Park Boulevard. The current systems are close to 100 years old and need upgrades.  

We will replace approximately 2,200 feet of water main (pipe) with a more earthquake-resilient pipe. We will also replace five existing fire hydrants and install one new fire hydrant. This project will bring existing water services and backflow devices at several properties up to current City code.

The Water Bureau is investing in reliable water supply in South Portland. We will replace 980 feet of water main (pipe) and two hydrants on South Macadam Avenue between South Bancroft Street and South Lane Street. This work will temporarily block exit 299A on northbound I-5.

The Water Bureau will install 3,350 feet of water main (pipe) in southwest Portland. The pipes are aging and pass underneath the I-5 freeway and SW Barbur Boulevard, where a failure of these older pipes could cause major problems. This project will benefit over 42,000 people served by the main.