CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | WATER

N. 1st Place Line Replacement

N. 1st Street in Hermiston.

DESCRIPTION

PROJECT ID: W 16.0
ESTIMATED COST: $800,000
ACTUAL COST: $775,555
  • Replaces 3,800 feet of water mains on N. 1st Place between W. Hermiston Ave. and W. Elm St.
  • Undersized line would be replaced with 12-inch ductile iron pipe
  • Tees, valves, hydrants and water service lines will be replaced
  • May require temporary water service during construction

WHY IT’S NEEDED

The project will eliminate failing, deteriorating lines, which minimizes future repair work. It also eliminates steel pipes from the 1920s and improves public safety by ensuring pipes include no lead.

PROJECT STATUS:
Complete
PROJECT MILESTONES

July 2021

Design begins in conjunction with design work for N. 1st Place roadway improvements.

March 2022

90% design complete.

April 2022

Request for bids issued to procure piping ahead of construction contract award to ensure no supply-chain disruptions.

July 2023

Work underway with minimal short-term service disruptions for local customers.

December 2023

Contractor completes major work items and begins punchlist.

January 2024

Punchlist complete.

LAST UPDATED: 02/09/24

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