Dear Valued Customer,
Beginning next week and lasting until the end of February 2026, vegetation clearing and potholing crews will be working in your neighborhood to complete early preparation and planning work for a future Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) water main connection project.
Location
This work will take place in the public right-of-way along the unimproved section of SW 65th Avenue, between SW Walnut Terrace and SW Wilbard Street. Please see the map below showing the work area.
Planned Work
Crews will be removing minor amounts of vegetation - including brush, blackberry bushes, and small shrubs - and then performing potholing to gather accurate information about underground utilities and site conditions.
Potholing consists of minor digging in the ground to find nearby utilities for design work. These holes will be filled with temporary asphalt or dirt to match the surrounding area the same day. Crews will also be placing temporary paint markings, flags, or stakes to mark utilities and property lines in the area.
Purpose of Work
What to Expect During Work
- No action is needed from you
- Your water service will not be interrupted
- Crews will not enter private property
- There will be no permanent digging or changes to your property
- Access to nearby homes and driveways will be maintained
- Work will take place intermittently on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Expect noise and vibrations
During this work, vehicles and equipment may be temporarily staged on the following streets:
- SW Radcliffe Street
- SW Walnut Terrace
- SW Huber Street
- SW Wilbard Street
- SW Evelyn Street
- SW 65th Avenue
What’s Next?
Construction of this project will include a directional drilling method, which allows crews to install the water main underground without digging a continuous underground trench.
Work will likely begin from a launch pit near SW 65th Avenue and SW Radcliffe Street. Drilling equipment will then create an underground path to a receiving pit near SW 65th Avenue and SW Wilbard Street. Once complete, the new water main will be pulled through the bore and connected to the existing system.
TVWD will share advance notice and clear information well before project construction begins this summer, including:
- Planned construction dates
- Any expected water service impacts
- Tips to help you prepare
Why This Work Matters
This upcoming project will improve water reliability, support emergency preparedness, modernize aging infrastructure, and help maintain stable water pressure for fire protection.
Questions?
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Thank you for your cooperation as we plan to make important improvements to your neighborhood’s water system.
