Construction

Timing has changed for implementation of the final phases of design and construction for the Willamette River Crossing project. This page will be updated when the new timeline is available.

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

The Portland Water Bureau is building 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 Sept. 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 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.

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.

The Water Bureau will upgrade the Hypochlorite Building at Washington Park Reservoir. Aside from exterior doors, upgrades will happen inside the building. Built in 1981, this simple structure fulfills another critical role: allowing us to serve clean and safe water to the west side of Portland.

We will replace approximately 2,200 feet of water main (pipe) with 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.

Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the interior of its drinking water pipes to maintain excellent drinking water quality.

Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the interior of its drinking water pipes to maintain excellent drinking water quality.

Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the inside of its drinking water pipes and maintains excellent drinking water quality.

Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the inside of its drinking water pipes and maintains excellent drinking water quality.

Hydrant flushing is how Portland cleans the inside of its drinking water pipes and maintains excellent drinking water quality.

We are repairing the historic Thompson Elk Fountain and returning the statue to its original location on SW Main Street.