Construction
Willamette River Crossing construction updates
Capital Improvement Project
Engineering And Design
2016 through 2030
Timing has changed for implementation of the final phases of design and construction for the Willamette River Crossing project.

Penridge Water Mains Replacement
Capital Improvement Project
Engineering And Design
Spring 2016 through Winter 2023
The Portland Water Bureau is replacing the water mains (pipes) serving NW Penridge, Skyline Crest, and Greenleaf Roads. Larger pipes will increase water flow to homes and hydrants.

Washington Park Reservoirs construction updates
Capital Improvement Project
Under Construction
2016 through 2025
Construction at the Washington Park Reservoirs started in 2016 and will continue until 2025. Read on for the most recent update.

Bull Run Filtration Construction Activity
Water
Engineering And Design
2019-2028
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 Sept. 30, 2027.

Greenleaf Tank 3
Capital Improvement Project
In Planning
November 2023 to February 2025
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.

Southwest Quail Post Road LID
Water System Improvement Construction
Active
2020 to 2039
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).

Fulton Park Boulevard water main construction
Capital Improvement Project
Under Construction
Fall 2022 to Summer 2023
The Portland Water Bureau and Bureau of Environmental Services teamed up to invest in modernized water, stormwater, and sanitary sewer services on Fulton Park Boulevard.

South Macadam Avenue water main replacement
Water
Engineering And Design
Spring 2023 to winter 2024
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.

Fulton Pump Mains Replacement
Capital Improvement Project
Engineering And Design
Fall 2023 to Fall 2024
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.

North Jantzen Avenue water main construction
Water System Improvement Construction
Engineering And Design
Winter 2022 to Summer 2024
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.

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