PROJECT UPDATE
Taylors Ferry Reservoirs and Site Seismic Improvement Project: July 2026 |
Dear Valued Customers and Community Members,
July 2026 Progress Updates
In July, the contractor:
- Water Reservoirs: Installed exterior access ladders on both new reservoirs. The ladders are equipped with locked access and fall-arrest systems to protect workers and help prevent unauthorized access.
- Slope Landscape Restoration: Began restoring the slope at the north end of the Taylors Ferry property after pipeline installation. Work included regrading the hillside, installing erosion-control measures, and beginning landscaping with native grasses, shrubs, and trees.
- Pump Station and Operations Building: Continued construction of the new water pump station and operations building near the north end of the Taylors Ferry property. The pump station will house two 1,500-gallon-per-minute water pumps, while the operations building will provide space for equipment storage. Work included:
- Pouring reinforced concrete foundations and walls.
- Constructing reinforced concrete footings and stem walls that provide structural support for the buildings and pump equipment.
View photos below.
Next Steps
Over the next several months, construction will continue on the new pump station and operations building, including structural work and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment.
What to Expect
No project-related water service interruptions are planned for nearby customers during August.
Neighbors near the construction site may notice:
- Sight: Large equipment, construction vehicles, and ongoing debris removal.
- Sound: Construction noise, including heavy equipment and backup alarms.
- Smell: Dust and diesel exhaust.
- Feel: Occasional ground vibrations during excavation and backfilling activities.
- Parking: Construction crews may park on nearby public streets in accordance with city regulations.
- Deliveries and Services: Mail delivery, package delivery, and garbage collection will continue, although minor delays are possible.
- Drone Use: A drone capturing photos and video documenting construction progress.
Questions?
Contact TVWD’s Communication Team:
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete this critical project. |
Aerial view of the Taylors Ferry project site looking north (July 20, 2026). |
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Aerial view of the Taylors Ferry project site looking south (July 20, 2026). |
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Exterior access ladder installed on one of the new drinking water reservoirs. |
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Completed installation of the exterior reservoir access ladders. |
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Erosion-control measures installed on the north slope before placing topsoil and landscaping. |
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Reinforcing steel and concrete forms prepared for the new water pump station foundation before the concrete pour. |
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CMU walls under construction inside the new operations building. |
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Coming Soon!
The Willamette Water Supply System will provide additional water to Washington County in late-2026, so we are better prepared for current and future water challenges. Visit TVWD.org/WWSS to learn what our new water supply means for you. |
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