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Environmental Services

Future Water Supply

The City and Rockwood Water People’s Utility District (RWPUD) jointly own and operate the Cascade Well Field and have formed the Cascade Groundwater Alliance. 

Expanding Gresham’s groundwater system is underway. Once complete, the system will be able to deliver over 30 million gallons of water per day.

Current projects

Cascade Well 6 | 223rd Avenue

The City is drilling a new groundwater well at SE 223rd Avenue off SE Stark Street. 

  • Schedule: Summer 2022 - Winter 2024 
  • Work hours:  Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

What to expect

  • Large equipment and materials.
  • The work site will be fenced and secured.
  • Noise, dust, gravel and vibration near construction site.

Contact

 Cameron Lee, Project Manager, 503-618-2525

Contractor

Schneider Water Services

Cascade Well 9 | Kirk Park

The City began drilling a new well in 2019. The Kirk Park well can pump up to 4 million gallons of water per day. Work at this site includes:

  • Drilling a new groundwater well.
  • Building a well pump house.
  • Installing a new water pipeline that will connect to the Rockwood District Offices.

Project schedule

  • 2019 - Spring 2025
  • Work hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

What to expect

  • Large equipment and materials.
  • Noise, dust, gravel and vibration near construction site.

Contact

Wendy Andaya, Project Manager or Mike Perry, Inspector, 503-618-2525

 Contractor

Rotschy, Inc.

Cascade Well 10 | North Gresham Elementary

The City is drilling a new groundwater well near North Gresham Elementary School.

Project schedule

  • Spring 2024 - Summer 2025
  • Work hours: 7:00 am-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday

What to expect

  • Noise.
  • Vibration near the construction site. 
  • Gravel and dust.
  • Large drilling equipment and other materials. 

Contractor

 Schneider Water Services

Contact

Cameron Lee, Project Manager, at 503-618-2525.

Columbia South Shore Pipeline | Sandy Boulevard

The City is installing a new waterline along Sandy Boulevard from Airport Way to the Gresham city limits.

Project schedule

  • November 2024 - March 2025
  • Work hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

What to expect

  • Limited to no street parking.
  • Lane closure.
  • Driveway access will be provided.
  • Night work at intersection only.
  • Limits to utility use only during water service changes, contractor will notify.

Contact

Wendy Andaya, Project Manager or Michael Lutter, Inspector, at 503-618-2525.

 Contractor

Tapani, Inc.

Groundwater Transmission Main | Rockwood District Office to Grant Butte

The City is constructing a pipeline that runs from Grant Butte to the terminal storage at Rockwood Public Utility district office.

Project schedule

  • Spring 2023 – Fall 2024
  • Work hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

What to expect

  • Limited to no street parking.
  • Lane closure or full street closure, contractor provides notification.
  • Limited driveway access.
  • Detour to bus route. Check TriMet.

Contact

Jason Branstetter, Project Manager, at 503-618-2525.