Projects

Below is a brief status update of current Public Works Projects. Please be patient, use caution and pay close attention to flaggers and other construction workers.  Safety of both the workers and the travelling public is of utmost importance in all of our work zones.

If you have any questions about any of the projects, please contact the Public Works Department at 541-492-6730.  

Water Projects

SE Pine Water Main Replacement
In September 2025 construction began on the SE Pine Water Main Replacement Project.  This project will replace approximately 3,200 LF of 6-inch cast iron water main installed between 1938 and 1962 with new 8-inch ductile iron water main.  The project will install 6 new fire hydrants and replace approximately 70 water service connections.  Construction is scheduled for completion in late spring of 2026.

Water System Master Plan
In November 21025, City staff began advertisement requesting Statements of Qualification's (SOQ's) for engineering services for the development of a Water System Master Plan.  The current Water System Master Plan was completed in 2010 and is ready to be updated.  The engineering contract award recommendation is scheduled for the February Public Works Commission.

24-Inch Transmission Main Replacement Design, Newton Creek to Emerald Dr.
This project is currently in design and will replace about 3,400 LF of 20-inch diameter OD steel pipe installed in 1934 and 1936 with 24-inch diameter ductile iron pipe. Project will be ready to bid spring of 2026. Project is in design.

HWY 138 Water Main Replacement - Kester Rd to Sunshine Rd
Consultant has finalized design and bid documents. Project will bid when funding has been approved in the budget. This project will upsize approximately 3,200 LF of existing 8-inch asbestos cement water main with 18-inch ductile iron water main. Project is designed.  

Jackson & Commercial Water Main Replacement
This project will replace approximately 5,300 LF of 4-inch and 6-inch cast iron pipe with 8-inch ductile iron. Project will bid when funding has been approved in the budget. Project is in design.

Transportation Projects

5-Year Pavement Management Plan
Staff is currently working with the consultant to complete a survey of city streets and develop a current pavement condition index for all street segments.

Douglas Avenue Safe Routes to Schools
Final design work is underway for elements needed to satisfy the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding requirement for road improvements occurring on Douglas Avenue between the Deer Creek Bridge and Patterson Street and on Rifle Range Road between Douglas Avenue and Diamond Lake Boulevard.  Construction is planned to be completed in 2028 following completion of the Deer Creek Bridge replacement project is complete.

SE Stephens Street Pavement and Curb Ramp Improvements
Design work is underway for the design/redesign of ADA curb ramps improvements on SE Stephens Street from the edge of the southern City limits to SE Brockway Avenue.  Design work includes replacing approximately 18 curb ramps on 15 street corners, and pavement rehabilitation for approximately 2,100 LF of roadway on SE Stephens Street.  

Storm Projects

Harvard Ave. Storm Drainage Improvements
Construction of the Harvard Avenue Storm Improvements project between Ballf Street to Umpqua Street is substantially complete. This project consists of upsizing and replacing approximately 1,050 LF of 18-inch and 24-inch storm sewer on Harvard Avenue with a new larger capacity 30-inch storm sewer pipe. The project also included 6 new filtered catch basins and filter upgrades to 6 existing catch basin locations. Additionally, two existing curb ramps were replaced with two new ADA Compliant curb ramps.

Parrott Creek Storm Culvert Replacement
This project will replace 3 culvert crossings on Parrott Creek that were damaged by the March 16, 2025, flood event.  Staff has included a 4th culvert creek crossing at SE Ichabod St. in the design effort.  The culvert was not damaged in the flood event but was installed in the same time frame as the 3 that failed.  Project is scheduled to bid in February.  

Mill street Storm Pipe Repair
During the March 16, 2025 storm event, the existing 24-inch storm culvert in the 1700 block of SE Mill began to fail.  Staff is currently working with a consultant on a design scope and fee for this project.

Updated 12/8/2025