Updated April 14, 2017

Environmental Services is designing a project to repair up to 7,700 feet, or almost one and a half miles, of public sewers in the Portsmouth and University Park neighborhoods. Many of the existing sewer pipes are 80 years old and in deteriorating condition. This project is one of many that will protect the public and the environment by reducing the possibility of sewage releases to homes, businesses and streets.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2018 and will take about a year and a half to complete.

Project Vicinity

Environmental Services is also designing a large sewer repair project in the St. Johns and Cathedral Park neighborhoods. The city will coordinate construction and outreach for both projects. The project vicinity map shows the boundaries for both the Portsmouth-University Park and the St. Johns-Cathedral Park projects.

For More Information

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

Debbie Caselton 
Community Outreach 
Phone: 503-823-2831
Email: Debbie.Caselton@portlandoregon.gov

Please include your name, property address and project name (Portsmouth-University Park) in your voicemail and email so we can provide you more details about what to expect in front of your property. Also, please write "Portsmouth-University Park" in the subject line of your email. Click SIGN UP! to sign up for periodic email updates.