Environmental Services is constructing 3,100 feet of new public sewer pipe and 1,450 feet of sewer laterals that will provide 65 properties with direct and independent connections to the public sewer. This work is part of the City of Portland’s effort to provide properties with sewer connections that comply with city code. The project will also help protect public health, property, and the environment by increasing the capacity of the public sewer system, reducing the potential for basement backups, and reducing the likelihood of emergency maintenance work in the future.
A project map is available at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/InnerNE.
DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
- Our contractor, Rio Underground Construction, LLC, is preparing to begin construction next week.
- On Monday, June 30, main line crews will begin constructing manholes and new public sewer pipe on NE Mason Street between 12th and 13th Avenues. This phase of work is expected to take a few days. Once complete, mainline crews will move to NE Mason between 8th – 10th Avenues.
- The week of July 7, lateral crews will begin installing branches to the property lines of homes adjacent to the new main public sewer.
- Sewer and water service will not be interrupted during this project.
- Crews are not scheduled to work on July 4.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Below is the estimated Inner NE Sewer Extension construction schedule for the next two weeks. Please be aware that this schedule is subject to change due to a variety of factors, including conditions underground, weather, traffic impacts, subcontractor schedules and availability of materials.
Week of June 30
- NE Mason Street (12th – 13th Avenue)– manhole and main public sewer pipe construction
- NE Mason (8th – 10th Avenue) – manhole and main public sewer pipe construction
Week of July 7
- NE Mason (8th – 10th Avenue) – manhole and main public sewer pipe construction
- NE Mason Street (12th – 13th Avenue) – build lateral branches
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTION
- Construction creates noise, vibration and dust and disrupts normal neighborhood activity.
- Typical work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but the contractor may schedule work during the same hours on Saturdays.
- Please stay clear of all construction activities and keep children, pets and vehicles out of construction areas.
- Traffic control signs are in place. The contractor maintains local access, but you should expect delays.
- On-street parking in or near the work area may be limited. Please observe no parking signs.
- Equipment and materials may be stored on nearby streets overnight.
- There may be periods of inactivity between construction phases.
- A city inspector is on-site during work hours and may be able to assist you with construction concerns. Inspectors typically wear a safety vest and hard hat.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/InnerNE or email me at Matthew.Gough@portlandoregon.gov.
Thank you for your cooperation during this project. Please let us know if you have concerns such as business operations, disability issues or medical or business deliveries. As always, we’ll strive to provide quick response to your concerns, minimal disruption of your residence or commercial business, and open and honest communication with you throughout the project.
Thank you,
Matt Gough
Community Outreach and Information
City of Portland Environmental Services
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 1000
Portland, Oregon 97204
Phone: 503-823-5352 l Cell Phone: 503-823-6622