2015 sewer repair noise flyer
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Request from the city of Portland for feedback on night repairs on main thoroughfares in the North Tabor neighborhood. 8/18/2015TRANSCRIPT
Tabor-Powell Sewer Project
Proposed Night WorkAUGUST 17, 2015
CONTACT: Rhetta Drennan, [email protected]
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 5000Portland, OR 97204 Email: [email protected] Reference the Tabor-Powell Sewer
Project
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATIONIf you have questions or concerns about the project, contact Rhetta Drennan at 503-823-6006 or [email protected]. Any noise-related 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.
Over one-third of Portland’s 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 METHODThe city’s 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.