Tabor-Powell Sewer Project

Proposed Night Work

AUGUST 17, 2015

CONTACT: Rhetta Drennan, 503-823-6006

Rhetta.Drennan@portlandoregon.gov
Environmental Services will begin construction of a project to replace and repair
approximately 37,000 feet of aging public sewer pipe at 61 locations in northeast and
southeast Portland. The public sewer pipes in this project range in age from 60 to 104 years
old, with the majority being over 90 years old. Projects that repair and replace aging sewer
pipes are important for protecting water quality, public health and the environment.
NOISE VARIANCE
Environmental Services is applying for a noise variance to allow open trench work at night
at the locations indicated on the map (see reverse side of this page). Night work is needed
because of the high daytime traffic volumes along these streets. Normal construction hours
are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Work after 6:00 p.m. and before 7:00
a.m. and all hours on Sundays requires a noise variance. The project is estimated to start this
winter.
Your comments regarding the proposed night work are valuable and can be submitted by
letter, or email to:
PORTLAND NOISE OFFICE
1900 SW 4th Avenue, Room 5000
Portland, OR 97204
Email: noise@portlandoregon.gov
Reference the Tabor-Powell Sewer Project

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or concerns about the project,
contact Rhetta Drennan at 503-823-6006 or
Rhetta.Drennan@portlandoregon.gov. Any noiserelated comments will be forwarded to the Noise Office. To be added to the email update
list for this project email Rhetta with Tabor in the subject line.
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The City of Portland complies with all non-discrimination laws including Title VI (Civil
Rights) and Title II (ADA). To request a translation, accommodation or additional
information, please call 503-823-7740, or use City TTY 503-823-6868, or Oregon
Relay Service: 711
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Over one-third of Portlands 2,500 miles of sewer pipes are more than 80 years old.
Projects to replace or repair aging sewers are important for protecting water quality, public health,
and the environment. Learn more at www.portlandoregon.gov/bes.

CONSTRUCTION METHOD
The citys contractor will use open trench excavation, which will involve the following steps.
There may be periods of inactivity between the steps. For more information on construction
methods go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/methods.
Cutting of pavement for pipe installation
Removing the pavement and other materials
Installing the new sewer pipe
Excavating and connecting drains
Excavating and connecting sewer connections to homes and businesses as needed
Backfill and compact trenches with sand or gravel
Installing temporary pavement
Completing final paving and restoration
The equipment the contractor will use at this location will consist of a pavement saw, track
hoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, by pass pumps, pavement roller, generators and lights.