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
24-inch Transmission Main Replacement - Isabell to Newton Creek
This project replaces approximately 4,100 LF of 20-inch steel transmission main in NE Stephens Street from Isabell Avenue to just south of Newton Creek Road. The existing 20-inch transmission main was installed in 1934. Project is substantially complete.
SE Stephens Water Main Replacement
Project will replace approximately 2,700 linear feet of 6-inch cast iron pipe in SE Stephens with 12-inch ductile iron. The existing pipe was installed between 1928 and 1935. Construction began November 11, 2024.
24-Inch Transmission Main Replacement Design RFQ
Staff is reviewing a draft Request for Qualifications for engineering design for the next phase of the 20-inch transmission main replacement. The city will be selecting a design consultant for the replacement of the 20-inch transmission main from Newton Creek Dr. to Garden Valley Blvd. The project length is approximately 6,800 linear feet.
18-inch HWY 138 Water Main Replacement - Kester Rd to Sunshine Rd
This project will upsize approximately 3,200 LF of existing 8-inch asbestos cement water main with 18-inch ductile iron water main. This project is just design currently, construction schedule yet to be determined. Project is designed.
SE Pine Water Main Replacement
This project includes replacing approximately 2,700 linear feet of 4 and 6-inch cast iron pipe in SE Pine with 8-inch ductile iron. The existing pipe in SE Pine was installed between 1938 and 1962. Project is in design.
Jackson & Commercial Water Main Replacement
Project will replace approximately 5,300 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch cast iron pipe with 8-inch ductile iron. Project is in design.Water Master Plan Update
Staff is currently drafting the Request for Qualifications for the Water Master Plan update. RFQ is anticipated to be advertised early 2025.
Transportation Projects
2024 Slurry Seal Project
Work on this years slurry seal project started on August 8, 2024 and will be completed on August 12, 2024. This project will slurry seal approximately 3.3 miles of city streets. Substantially Complete, contractor is currently finishing punch list items.
2024 Chip Seal Project
The City is working with the County to chip seal Lookingglass Road from Woodside Avenue to Harvard Avenue. Project was scheduled to be completed in August 2023 but was postponed, it will be starting on Monday, August 12, 2024. Project has been completed.
2024 Grind/Inlay, NE Stephens
This project consists of approximately 300 SY of base repair and a 2-inch grind and inlay on NE Stephens from NE Edenbower to the North City limits. Project included replacement of 14 non-compliant ADA Ramps. Project also includes a base repair of approximately 350 SY in the 400 block of NE Garden Valley Blvd. Project is substantially complete; contractor is completing punch list items.
W Bradford ADA Ramp Replacement
This project included the replacement of approximately 14 ADA Ramps on W. Bradford Avenue and W. Broccoli Street. Project was completed the last week of July 2024.
SE Douglas Ave. Pavement Repairs
This project rehabilitated about 625 square yards of road base repair on Douglas Avenue between Rose and Main Streets. The project also included the replacement of 6 curb ramps. Project is substantially complete; contractor is completing punch list items.
Staff recently advertised for Requests for Qualifications for the 5-year PMP. Proposals were received on November 5, 2024, and are currently being reviewed and scored by staff.
2025 Slurry Seal Project
Staff is currently creating a list of streets identified in the 5-year PMP to be slurry sealed during the summer of 2025. Letters will be sent out in December notifying adjacent property owners of the anticipated work this summer. Project is in design.
2025 Grind/Inlay, Stewart Parkway and Garden Valley
Consultant is working on design of curb ramps replacement and asphalt grind and inlay. Construction drawings and specification documents will be bid ready spring of 2025. This project will replace non-compliant curb ramps on NW Stewart Parkway between NW Garden Valley Blvd. and NW Renann St. Curb ramps will also be replaced on NW Garden Valley Blvd. between NW Mulholland Dr. and NW Fairmont St. Project will also include an asphalt grind and inlay within the same limits listed. Project is in design.
Storm Projects
Storm CIPP Project Alameda and Church
This project consists of rehabilitation of approximately 1169 linear feet of 36-inch diameter and 1979 linear feet of 42-inch diameter storm drainpipe utilizing cured-in-place-pipe. Project is complete.
Calkins/Troost and Rainbow/Haggerty Storm Project
This project installed approximately 3,250 linear feet of storm line in the Calkins/Troost and Harvard at Rainbow and Haggerty. This project will abandon existing storm facilities that run through private property and in some cases, under residential buildings. The city put in for and received American Rescue Plan Act funding and received $1,570,064 towards the design and construction of this project. Project is complete.
Military Storm Drainage Improvements
This project will install approximately 425 lineal feet of storm drainage pipe, two new manholes, and other site improvements to capture and re-route storm water to an existing storm water manhole located within Altamont Street right-of-way.
Harvard Ave. Storm Drainage Improvements
This project will replace and upsize the existing storm pipe in Harvard Avenue from Ballf St. to Umpqua St. This area is identified in the 2011 Storm Master Plan as being deficient and needling improvements. Project is in Design.
Susan & Center Storm Drainage Improvements
This project will install approximately 450 linear feet of new storm line in Center Street, including necessary catch basins and manholes. Project is in Design.
Grandview Storm Improvements
This project will install approximately 800 linear feet of new storm line in Grandview Dr., including necessary catch basins and manholes. Project is in Design.
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