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Boom blamed: reservoir project cost jumps
The expected cost to cover and seismically secure city water stored at Washington Park has ballooned as a result of a tight construction market and shortages of labor and materials.
‘Massive’ project won’t be a walk in the park
The project to replace one Washington Park reservoir with an underground one is estimated to cost a total of $170 million.
Newsmakers 2016: Teresa Elliott
Teresa Elliott wanted to be an astronaut when she was younger and, while she remained earthbound, her interest in science and engineering led her to become the first woman to head the Portland Water Bureau.
Portland Water Bureau makes pitch for design-build contractor
The city of Portland may choose to employ a design-build approach for an innovative $57 million project involving Willamette River water main crossings.
Portland Water Bureau names first female chief engineer
When civil engineer Teresa Elliott came to work for the Portland Water Bureau in 1996, it was because of one thing: seismic.
City Council OKs Washington Park reservoirs demo
Despite vocal protestors that disrupted a portion of Wednesday鈥檚 Portland City Council meeting, city commissioners tentatively approved plans to demolish a historic building and portions of the reservoirs in Washington Park.
City Council to deliberate on reservoir demolitions
Portland Water Bureau officials are seeking the City Council鈥檚 OK to demolish the historic Weir Building and remove portions of two existing reservoir basins to make way for the proposed Washington Park Reservoir Improvements Project.
Geotechnical testing to aid reservoir design
Geotechnical testing scheduled to start next week in Washington Park will aid the design of a new underground reservoir that will replace the park鈥檚 existing open air reservoirs.
Contractor hired for pump station project
The Portland Water Bureau has hired a contractor for a project to replace a century-old drinking water pump station.
Public comments sought on reservoirs
City planners are seeking public comments on plans to demolish a historic building and reservoirs in Portland鈥檚 Washington Park.
A construction trade pioneer
Kate Barrett, a senior inspector for the Portland Water Bureau, co-founded Oregon Tradeswomen Inc.
$76 million reservoir project on track
Portland Water Bureau officials this week submitted the first of two land use review applications for a $76 million project to build a new underground reservoir in place of Washington Park鈥檚 existing open-air reservoirs.
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- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
