News and notices

Traffic Advisory: Water Bureau begins construction on Washington Park reservoir road restoration

Construction to build a reflecting pool on top of the new underground reservoir at Washington Park will impact local traffic within the park between late April and early November 2024.

July 2, 2024 11:31 am Traffic Advisory

Portland Water Bureau head engineer honored with DJC Women of Vision award

Portland Water Bureau Chief Engineer Jodie Inman, P.E., was among honorees at Thursday’s Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) Women of Vision ceremony. Photo courtesy of Daily Journal of Commerce.

November 2, 2023 11:07 am News article

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - January 2022 Update

January 26, 2022 9:52 am News article

Plan ahead for trips to Washington Park—Next phase in reservoir project requires road closure

Visitors to Washington Park, including the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland International Rose Test Garden, should plan for limited parking options in September due to construction near the new reservoir. Easy access to parking is available using Washington Park's free shuttle service.

Updated September 29, 2021 1:57 pm Traffic Advisory

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - August 2021 Update

August 8, 2021 9:52 am News article

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - June 2021 Update

June 28, 2021 9:52 am News article

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - April 2021 Update

April 19, 2021 9:52 am News article

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - February 2021 Update

February 5, 2021 9:52 am News article

Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project - December 2020 Update

December 12, 2020 9:52 am News article

‘May We Always Remember that Water is Essential’

The Water Bureau marked an important construction milestone at Washington Park: the 12.4-million-gallon reservoir that will supply water to the west side of Portland is complete!

December 11, 2020 12:02 pm Blog post