Washington Park Reservoir

Dec 10, 2020

Massive project still moving ahead smoothly

The team is approaching the end of major construction on a new Washington Park reservoir expected to begin service next year.

Sep 15, 2020

Preparing a primarily practical project for prettiness

Construction crews are nearing completion of the new Washington Park reservoir; reflecting pools will be built after soil at the site settles.

May 30, 2019

City pouring in resources for water storage

Walls are taking shape as a massive reservoir construction project continues at Portland鈥檚 Washington Park.

Oct 24, 2018

Reservoir improvement project progressing

Hoffman Construction is continuing to lead the effort to address multiple issues with the Washington Park reservoir site. Work is slated to finish in 2024.

May 27, 2016

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.

Mar 30, 2016

‘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.

Aug 13, 2015

Reservoir remodel raises questions at historic landmarks hearing

A city Historic Landmarks Commission hearing earlier this month that focused on plans to make major changes to city reservoirs in Washington Park went smoothly, but one member of the commission still has his doubts.

May 11, 2015

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.

Apr 14, 2015

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.

Feb 20, 2015

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.

Dec 17, 2014

$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.

Oct 28, 2014