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Lull in Powell Butte work won鈥檛 last long
There鈥檚 a lull in construction on Powell Butte, but things should pick up again soon. The Water Bureau鈥檚 largest construction project 鈥� for a few years, anyway 鈥� is the addition of a new 50 million-gallon reservoir in Powell Butte Nature Park. The next phase, which will be completed by Corona, Calif.-based contractor SSC Construction, will kick off later this month.
Pipe ruptures in Northeast Portland, dry wells not draining
The city of Portland's 100-plus-year-old system of water pipes turned into a problem child this morning when a section near Northeast 67th Avenue broke, spilling water into the streets and filling the basements of several houses in the area.
A pump station in a park? It better be fun
The water bureau will request design advice next week from the Portland Design Commission on its replacement for the 99-year-old Fulton Pump Station in Southwest Portland.
Some accomplishments from the Portland Water Bureau’s big, green plan
Today, the bureau released the 2011 update to the Portland Water Bureau Sustainability Action Plan, a comprehensive set of goals to increase efficiencies in managing PWB鈥檚 Energy, Water, Transportation, Toxics treatment , Paper and Property Management related activities.
Resident successfully lobbies city for emergency plan
East Portland resident Linda Bauer recently appealed the Portland Water Bureau's amendments to the Powell Butte Master Plan, which will help guide a $138 million construction project on one of Portland's largest natural areas.
Portland will delay biodiesel blend increase, again
Portland's renewable fuel standard requires all diesel fuel sold in the city to contain a minimum blend of 10 percent biodiesel as of July 2010. But currently the fuel contains 5 percent biodiesel, and concerns about engine warranties are holding up an increase.
Oregon takes on hydropower projects
Installation of micro-hydroelectric systems can turn a water tank or pipeline into a mini-power plant. But finding a place to put more than one system is a challenge.
Bridge over Sandy River to relocate
A bridge for drinking water conduits that passes over the Sandy River in Portland will be disassembled and relocated.
Portland a top thirstiest city?
For the record, Jennie Day-Burget is not thirsty. She’s not happy either. Day-Burget, the Portland Water Bureau‘s blogger and social media chief is fighting back against a Forbes.com article declaring […]
Portland a top thirstiest city?
For the record, Jennie Day-Burget is not thirsty. She’s not happy either. Day-Burget, the Portland Water Bureau‘s blogger and social media chief is fighting back against a Forbes.com article declaring […]
Human element a factor in Portland pipe repair
The Portland Water Bureau is increasingly re-prioritizing the way it manages its 2,200-mile system of pipes. Pipes that will affect the most people get repaired first, even if they're not as broken as others.
Water Bureau rebidding home upgrade project
The Portland Water Bureau is rebidding the Water House project in northeast Portland, the bureau's first foray into residential development. Tom Klutz, the bureau's property manager, said the project would be scaled back and some of the stringent efficiency requirements relaxed to attract more bidders.
News
- 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
