The Ida St. Sanitary Sewer Project is progressing smoothly and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Currently, the project has installed approximately 2,000 feet of 30-inch sewer pipe, nearly doubling the size of the previous sewer pipe. This significant improvement will address existing and future capacity issues and accommodate the area’s growing development.
This project marks the second phase of the downtown sanitary sewer upgrades. Improvement will continue for the downtown area, with planning already underway for the next phase. Future work will involve installing expanded sewer lines from Ida St. to 1st Ave. and then extend the line north to Marion St., laying the groundwork for the next phase.
The project has been made possible thanks to federal funding provided by the ARPA (America Rescue Plan Act) and SLFRF (State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds). It is also thanks to State and Federal grants we were awarded earlier this year, that we are able to swiftly move forward with the next phases.
The final step in the project is the paving of the street once the construction is complete. The timelines for this are heavily dependent on temperature, weather, and timing so we are thankful to the community for your understanding and patience through this process.
For questions or concerns about the streets or infrastructure, please contact Public Works at (503) 769-2919.
Construction continues on W. Ida Street for the Sanitary Sewer project.
Approximately 1100 ft of new sewer pipe has been installed along W. Ida Street and is near the halfway point. The new pipe has nearly doubled its capacity, from a maximum diameter of 18 inches to 30 inches. The increase to the sewer capacity addresses existing sewer capacity issues that could an overflow and ensures that future development does not impact the existing infrastructure.
We will have more updates as the project reaches its conclusion later this year.
The contractor who will be constructing the W Ida St. Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Phase 2 project, will be working on Ida Street starting next week on Tuesday the 18th. They will be potholing for utility conflicts in preparation for the installation of the new sewer pipe from near 1207 W Ida to Evergreen Ave. and then north on Evergreen Ave. to the Salem Ditch. They will be using flaggers while performing this work; delays will be experienced. The contractor estimates they will be done by the end of the week on Friday.
