The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services is continuing our work to repair and replace critical sewer and stormwater infrastructure. Environmental Services will continue to provide information and updates on construction schedules and activities during the COVID-19 emergency. 

Updated January 7, 2021

Environmental Services continues construction of the Montavilla North Sewer Repair Project in the Montavilla Neighborhood (north of Stark Street). The project includes replacing or repairing more than three miles of deteriorating 100-year-old public sewer pipes, 87 manholes, and public sewer connections for 221 properties. These improvements will help protect the public and our environment by reducing the possibility of sewage releases to homes, businesses, and streets.

For information about the sewer improvements in the Hollywood-Grant Park neighborhoods that are included in this project, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/HGP2.

Location

The map below indicates pipe work locations and provides a construction update for the project.

Look-Ahead Construction Schedule 

Between January 11th and 21st, crews will install pubic service laterals and complete pavement restoration and concrete work. Pavement restoration and concrete work may include asphalt pavement restoration, manhole repairs, curb and sidewalk restoration, and concrete pavement restoration.

Below are the following work locations:

• NE Pacific Street east NE 87th Avenue – Pavement restoration, Jan. 12-13
• NE 75th Avenue south of NE Glisan Street – Install service laterals, Jan. 19-20

This schedule may change due to a variety of factors, including weather, conditions underground, availability of materials and labor, and other factors.

Construction Methods

For more information on open trench construction method, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/opentrench.

To find out more about Cured-In-Place-Pipe lining process, please visit our CIPP information page at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/pipelining.

Pre-Construction Activities

For more details, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/preconstruction.

For More Information

This sewer repair project is a major construction project. Environmental Services knows it has meant significant inconvenience for many people living and working in the project area. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as we work through the technical challenges to complete the necessary public sewer repairs.

If you would like more information about the project or have questions and concerns you’d like to discuss, please call or email:

Stefanus Gunawan
Community Outreach
Phone: 503-823-5759
Email: Stefanus.Gunawan@portlandoregon.gov

If you have a concern or question about a pipe repair near you, please be sure to include your name, property address, and project name (Montavilla North) in your voicemail and email so we can provide you more details about what to expect in front of your property. Also, please write "Montavilla North" in the subject line of your email. Click SIGN UP to sign up for periodic email updates about the schedule and construction activities.