This project includes improvements to Aumsville Highway to accommodate development within the Mill Creek Corporate Center Urban Renewal Area. Improvements include widening Aumsville Highway southeast of Kuebler Boulevard SE to a three-lane roadway section with a center turn lane and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Additionally, this project includes improving the intersection of Aumsville Highway and Kuebler Boulevard SE, including roadway widening of the approaches to this intersection. These intersection improvements also include new travel lanes, added left turn and right turn pockets, and the construction of new traffic signals. Improvements throughout the project include new road drainage and stormwater facilities, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping as needed. Franchise utility relocation work is taking place and will extend into April 2013. Motorists should use caution as this work will require intermittent lane closures on Lancaster Drive SE and Aumsville Highway. At times, flaggers will be present to control traffic. This work will create traffic congestion within the work area and motorists should expect delays.
A construction contract has been awarded to North Santiam Paving Company for the work. Construction will begin in early April 2013.
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Department: Public Works
Contact: Ben Haney, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, bhaney@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $4 Million Oregon Jobs and Transportation Act Grant, $1,500,000 Urban Renewal Agency, $500,000 Transportation SDC
Projected Completion Date: December 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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The Commercial Street Bridge (at Pringle Creek) Replacement Project (a Keep Salem Moving! Bond Project) includes removing the 84-year-old, 194-foot, four-span bridge and replacing it with a 180-foot-long, single-span bridge. The project also includes removal of an existing water flume and diversion structure, roadway improvements, concrete paths and sidewalks, MSE retaining walls, landscape and irrigation, pedestrian and roadway lighting, utility replacement and relocation, and other miscellaneous improvements. The bridge will be constructed in two stages. Stage 1 (summer 2012) will include the removal and replacement of the west half of the structure, while Stage 2 (summer 2013) will include the removal and replacement of the east half. During this construction period, traffic will be reduced to two lanes.
Construction will impact traffic as follows:
- The roadway will be reduced from three to two lanes during construction. There will be times that traffic is reduced to one lane for limited duration.
- Daytime work hours are anticipated to be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Night work is anticipated to be from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
- Delivery of the large beams will require Commercial Street SE to be temporarily closed between Trade Street SE and Bellevue Street SE. This should only occur for a short period of time.
- All businesses will be open during construction (signs will be provided as applicable).
Project construction is approximately 50 percent complete. Final completion is anticipated to be December 2013.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Brian Vinson, P.E., Senior Project Manager, 503-588-6211, bvinson@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $12.2 Million from 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: December 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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This is the second phase of a project dedicated to constructing missing sidewalks and bike lanes around schools and parks. Improvements to be constructed spring and summer 2013 include:
- Miller Street S (near River Road S): Upgrade the existing sidewalk into a new shared use path that will provide a safer connection from River Road S to Miller Street S.
- Weathers Street NE (west of Weathers Park): Install six-foot curbline sidewalk to connect existing walk along Weathers Park to the walk approximately 390 feet west.
- 25th Street SE and Simpson Street SE: Upgrade existing ramps at the intersection corners and add a pedestrian refuge on the old railroad property on the east and west side of 25th Street SE.
- Marshall Drive SE (east of 12th Street SE): Widen the existing road and add curbs, sidewalk, and drainage improvements.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Will Kuenzi, P.E., Engineering Associate, 503-588-6211, wkuenzi@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $210,000 from 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: Summer 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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This project will be located at the southern end of the Salem Airport property, adjacent to Airway Drive SE. The scope of the project includes a septage receiving facility, eductor waste dewatering bays, covered drying areas, covered dewatering silt settling basins, covered clean material and construction debris storage area, stormwater detention basin, wheel wash facility, and a transportation storage area.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Jim Russell, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, jrrussell@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $4.3 Million in Sewer Rates
Projected Completion Date: September 2015
Last Update: May 2013
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Second Street NW Reconstruction-Enhanced Vehicle and Pedestrian Circulation: Reconstructing 2nd Street NW after acquiring an unpaved 44,000-square-foot gravel median separating City-maintained travel lanes, will transform 2nd Street NW from Rosemont Avenue NW to Gerth Street NW into a pedestrian-friendly environment with parking facilities to support mixed use development. The vision for 2nd Street NW is for more housing and commercial uses to support the mix of commercial uses on Edgewater Street NW. The design includes sidewalks, street trees, customer parking, improved lighting, and utility upgrades. Electric power will be moved underground starting in April. This project was designed to meet upcoming stormwater treatment standards and is expected to be constructed in 2013 once sufficient funding is secured.
Rosemont Avenue NW/Edgewater Street NW Intersection Replacement-Increasing Traffic Capacity and Safety: In conjunction with the 2nd Street NW project, the Rosemont Avenue NW/Edgewater Street NW intersection will be improved to include a new signal and improved vehicular circulation and safety for all modes through the intersection by widening the intersection and allowing for left turn lanes in all directions. Funding for this project comes from Transportation System Development Charges. This project has been bid with construction to begin in May.
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Department: Public Works and Urban Development
Contact: Andy Groh, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, agroh@cityofsalem.net and Courtney Knox Busch, Project Manager, 503-540-2426, cbusch@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $3.5 Million (Second Street NW Reconstruction) from WSURA, $1.3 Million (Rosemont/Edgewater Intersection) from Transportation System Development Charges
Projected Completion Date: November 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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Eola Drive NW Corridor Improvments (Keep Salem Moving! Bond Project). Improvements include widening the current roadway to minor arterial standards with two travel lanes, bike lanes, curbs, sidewalks, and street lights. Improvements will also include maintaining or providing left turn pockets at Kingwood Drive NW, Flying Squirrel Way NW, Woodland Drive NW, Turnage Street NW, Kaley Avenue NW, Eagle View Drive NW, and Sunwood Drive NW. The scope also encompasses straightening the curves in the roadway between Woodland Drive NW and Kaley Avenue NW to the extent feasible. The project will also construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Kingwood Drive NW and Eola Drive NW. Additionally, the project includes stormwater system modifications.
A construction contract has been awarded to K & E Excavating, Inc., of Salem. Construction is scheduled to begin in late April 2013.
Construction will impact traffic as follows:
- Late April 2013: Construction begins with single lane closures and flagger-controlled traffic.
- June 17, 2013: Eola Drive NW will be closed to through traffic from Woodland Drive NW to Turnage Street NW. Local access will be maintained for residents, garbage pick up, postal delivery, and emergency vehicles.
- The closure will remain in effect until August 30, 2013. A detour route will be posted redirecting traffic to an alternate route.
- A reduced speed limit of 25 MPH will be posted from Kingwood Drive NW to Kaley Avenue NW during the construction.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Aaron Kimsey, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, akimsey@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $6.4 Million from 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: December 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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Hawthorne Avenue NE and Hyacinth Street NE Corridor Improvements (Keep Salem Moving! Bond Project). Improvements include widening the current roadway to minor arterial standards, with two travel lanes, bike lanes, curbs, sidewalks, and street lights. Improvements will also include left turn pockets at Portland Road NE, Felina Avenue NE, and Silverton Road NE, as well as westbound and eastbound right turn pockets at Portland Road NE. A continuous center lane will be constructed for a portion of Hyacinth Street NE between Portland Road NE and 32nd Place NE and for a section of Hawthorne Avenue NE from Silverton Road NE to approximately 2,000 feet north. Eastbound and westbound right turn lanes will be constructed at the intersection of Hyacinth Street NE and Portland Road NE. The project will install a School Zone crossing flasher near Felina Avenue NE.
Phase I of this project from Silverton Road NE to Felina Avenue NE was completed in fall 2012. Phase II from Felina Avenue NE to Portland Road NE is scheduled to begin April 1, 2013. Both phases of construction are being completed by K & E Excavating, Inc., of Salem.
Construction will impact traffic as follows:
- April 1, 2013: Hyacinth Street NE/Hawthorne Avenue NE will be closed to through traffic from Portland Road NE to Felina Avenue NE. Local access will be maintained for residents living within the closure, school buses, garbage pick up, postal delivery, and emergency vehicles.
- The Phase II closure will remain in effect for the duration of Phase II construction. A detour route will be posted redirecting traffic to an alternate route.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Aaron Kimsey, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, akimsey@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $13 Million from 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: December 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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The Keizer Intertie at Cherry Avenue NE consisted of upgrading the existing pilot system to a permanent installation, which provides an intertie for Salem and Keizer to share water in emergency situations in accordance with an Intergovernmental Agreement between the two cities. Improvements included a new block building adjacent to the existing City of Keizer water pump station at Cherry Avenue NW with an electrical room and chlorine room, a new pump, electrical gear, conduit and wiring, instrumentation, piping, valves, flow meter, and limited site improvements.
This project was substantially complete in February and will be ready for comissioning in April/May.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Clifton Serres, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, 503-588-6211, cserres@cityofsalem.net and Christina Vinson, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, cvinson@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $325,000 in Water Rates
Projected Completion Date: May 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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Market Street NE/Swegle Road NE Corridor Improvements (Keep Salem Moving! Bond Project). This project will widen the current roadway to 46-foot, minor arterial standards with a center turn lane, two travel lanes, bike lanes, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and storm sewer and water system upgrades. Improvements will also include modifications to the existing horizontal alignment of Market Street NE and Swegle Road NE to create a single, signalized intersection with 45th Avenue NE, replacing the two existing stop-controlled intersections.
Franchise utility relocation work is taking place and will extend into May 2013. Motorists should use caution as this work will require intermittent lane closures on Market Street NE, 45th Avenue NE, and Swegle Road NE. At times flaggers will be present to control traffic. This work will create traffic congestion within the work are and motorists should expect delays.
A construction contract will be awarded to K & E Excavating, Inc., for the work. Construction will begin in mid April 2013.
Construction will impact traffic as follows:
- The speed limit will be reduced to 25 MPH within the construction area for the duration of the project.
- Mid April to mid June 2013: Underground utility construction begins with single lane closures and flagger-controlled traffic.
- June 17, 2013: Market Street NE will be closed to through traffic between Clay Street NE and 45th Avenue NE. Local access will be maintained for residents, school buses, garbage pick up, postal and supplies deliveries, and emergency vehicles.
- The road closure will remain in effect through the end of August 2013.
- A signed detour route will be posted redirecting traffic to an alternate route.
- Stage I construction, taking place in 2013, will mainly impact Market Street NE from Clay Street NE to 45th Avenue NE.
- Stage II construction, taking place in 2014, will impact Swegle Road NE from 45th Avenue NE to Royalty Drive NE.
- June 18, 2014: Swegle Road NE will be closed to through traffic between 45th Avenue NE and Royalty Drive NE. Local access will be maintained for residents, school buses, garbage pick up, postal delivery, and emergency vehicles.
Department: Public Works
Contact: John Echeverri, P.E., Senior Project Manager, 503-588-6211, jecheverri@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $8.4 Million from the 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: December 2014
Last Update: May 2013
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The Mill Creek Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area (URA) was created in May 2005 to transform 828 acres of undeveloped property into shovel-ready parcels of industrial land to meet the region's need for industrial land and employment opportunities, and the City's interest in additional family-wage jobs and increased property tax revenues. The majority of the property, known as the Mill Creek Corporate Center, is owned by the State of Oregon.
The plan's goals are to stimulate development of a broad mix of compatible employment uses within the URA, promote high quality development that preserves and protects the URA's natural amenities and environmentally sensitive areas, implement transportation improvements to increase access to the area and mitigate traffic impacts of development, and provide sewer, water, surface water management, and wetlands enhancement infrastructure within the area to facilitate its efficient and timely development.
A series of projects are included in the plan to prepare the URA property for development including infrastructure investments specific to transportation, sewer, water, stormwater, and wetlands mitigation. Urban Renewal funding for these projects is anticipated by the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Development of the Mill Creek Corporate Center between the State of Oregon, City of Salem, and Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Salem. The City, Agency, and the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) have made significant progress on infrastructure and wetland construction projects in the Mill Creek URA Plan to the extent that new businesses have acquired property, constructed facilities, and added jobs. Approximately 135 acres are ready for development for prospective companies to immediately construct new facilities. The Urban Development Department works closely with DAS, SEDCOR, Business Oregon, and other partners to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Mill Creek URA by promoting the available properties and responding to formal requests for proposals from interested companies looking for land development opportunities.
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Department: Urban Development
Contact: Tory Banford, Management Analyst, Urban Development, 503-540-2445, tbanford@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: Collaboratively financed by the State of Oregon, City of Salem, and the Salem Urban Renewal Agency with state and federal grants and loans.
Projected Completion Date:
Last Update: May 2013
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The Urban Development Department has plans to work with the City's Public Works Department to build a 2.2 million gallon reservoir, which would serve not only the Mill Creek Corporate Center area, but most of the southeast corner of the City of Salem. Projected costs are in the $5.5 to $5.7 million range. The reservoir could be built in less than two years.
Project is scheduled to be complete in fall 2014.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Wally Koch, P.E., Senior Project Manager, 503-588-6211, wkoch@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: Urban Renewal Agency Loan, Water SDCs, and Rates
Projected Completion Date: Fall 2014
Last Update: May 2013
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The City of Salem partnered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to protect Willamette River floodplain and restore native habitats on approximately 166 acres of Minto-Brown Island Park. Floodplain Easement closing occurred in March 2010, and initial restoration activity began in early April with tree and shrub planting in the Willow Slough area (former pumpkin patch) and Woodland 5, south of the cherry orchard. Throughout summer 2010 work focused on preparation of restoration areas for fall seeding of native grasses and flowering forbs. Tillage and two applications of herbicide were used to eliminate undesirable non-native and invasive plants. Signs are posted notifying park users whenever spraying is conducted. Intial seeding was completed in late fall, with tree and shrub planting in December 2010.
At the end of 2012 the site has a healthy establishment of native grass in the wet prairie and upland prairie areas. The Ponderosa pine clusters and the Oregon white oak clusters were doing quite well. Shrub and tree establishment is proceeding well in the mixed woodlands. Songbirds like black capped chickadees, song sparrow, and American goldfinch were frequently being spotted in the spirea stands and willow thickets.
The NRCS contractor conducted regular monitoring and management of the restoration site in 2011 and 2012 and will continue through 2013 to ensure plant survival and control of invasive species. The floodplain restoration continues to perform well and appears to be on a strong trajectory to achieving the project goals.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Nitin Joshi, Water and Environmental Resources Manager, 503-588-6647, njoshi@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $683,512 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program)
Projected Completion Date: November 2015
Last Update: May 2013
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Phase 1 and 2 construction is underway and includes stormwater quality treatment ponds and underground storm sewer improvements. Phase 3 construction is planned for fall 2013 and will include stormwater piping on the Marion Street and Center Street Bridges.
Construction of new stormwater quality treatment ponds and storm sewer improvements is underway in the vicinity of the Wallace Marine Park boat ramp in West Salem. Construction of new stormwater quality treatment ponds and storm sewer improvements is scheduled to begin in early April in the vicinity of the Marion Street and Center Street bridges near Front Street NE.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Ben Haney, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, bhaney@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $2.2 Million grant funded through the ODOT Stormwater Retrofit Program
Projected Completion Date:
Last Update: May 2013
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Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements (Keep Salem Moving! Bond Project). Vehicular and pedestrain safety improvements will be constructed at ten city street crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). Improvements include adding approach medians on two-way streets, adding additional crossing signs, realigning and widening sidewalk crossings, adding pedestrian flashers in select locations, improving ADA-detectable warning surfaces, and modifications to the Chemeketa Street NE crossing to make it a one-way, eastbound crossing. The ten crossings to be improved include: Mill Street SE, State Street, Court Street NE, Chemeketa Street NE, Center Street NE, Marion Stret NE, D Street NE, Market Street NE, Madison Street NE, and Sunnyview Road NE.
The City has completed its share of the improvements as identified in the crossing orders. UPRR still has improvements to construct at D Street NE and Chemeketa Street NE. Periodic lane closures are expected when UPRR completes their work.
The City submitted the Notice of Intent to Establish the Salem, Oregon Quiet Zone to the Federal Railroad Administration. After UPRR completes their remaining work, the City will issue a Notice of Establishment of the Railroad Quiet Zone and begin a public education effort leading up to the Quiet Zone taking effect.
Contact: Brian Martin, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, 503-588-6211, bmartin@cityofsalem.net
Department: Public Works
Funding Source: $1.2 Million from 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: Safety Improvements: 2012; Quiet Zone: 2013
Last Update: May 2013
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The Regional Traffic Control Center Upgrade (Keep Salem Moving! Bond Project) includes a remodel and expansion of the existing Lewis H. Garrison Regional Traffic Control Center to handle coordination of the growing inventory of traffic signals, upgrade to handle improved technologies including, but not limited to, video detection, video and automated traffic counting, traffic monitoring cameras, and to serve as a traffic incident response and motorist information coordination center.
This project is currently in the design phase and is scheduled for construction in fall 2013.
Contact: Aaron Edelman, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, aedelman@cityofsalem.net
Department: Public Works
Funding Source: $400,000 from the Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: Spring 2014
Last Update: May 2013
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River Road Park Drainage Improvements includes construction of approximately 200 feet of trench drains, a perforated manhole structure and other drainage appurtenances, grading, irrigation modifications, and landscape improvements at River Road Park. This will improve drainage in a problem area north of the River Road Wet Weather Treatment Facility.
Windsor Island Road N Swale Planting includes soil preparation and planting of five roadside swales with wetland plants. These swales need to be planted to meet requirements of the City of Keizer for drainage along the road.
Ready to advertise in early April 2013. Construction in June/July 2013.
Contact: Christina Vinson, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, cvinson@cityofsalem.net
Department: Public Works
Funding Source:
Projected Completion Date:
Last Update: May 2013
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Skyline Road S Corridor Improvements (Keel Salem Moving! Bond Project) includes construction of minor arterial street standards with a center turn lane, proper travel lane width, bicycle lanes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, street lights, and landscaping as needed. ADA accommodations at the intersections with Kuebler Boulevard S and Liberty Road S will be constructed as needed, as well as other project modifications as needed.
This project is currently in the design phase and construction is scheduled for summer 2015.
Contact: Aaron Edelman, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, aedelman@cityofsalem.net
Department: Public Works
Funding Source: $4.7 Million from the 2008 Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond
Projected Completion Date: December 2015
Last Update: May 2013
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The South Downtown Waterfront Redevelopment Project is centered around the former Boise Cascade property located southwest of Salem's historic downtown core. Bound by Front Street SE, Commercial Street SE, and the Willamette River, the City has prepared the area for redevelopment by establishing a new mixed-use zone (January 2009) and an urban renewal area (September 2007). The South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area will support infrastructure investments necessary to facilitate redevelopment in and around the former Boise Cascade site. Urban Renewal Agency investments may include improvements to the transportation and pedestrian systems in the area, provide for riverfront access, street improvements and bike lanes, daylighting Pringle Creek, pathway connections, and grants or loans for redevelopment. Pringle Square, LLC, purchased the property from Boise Cascade and has plans to develop the site in three phases.
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Department: Urban Development
Contact: Sheri Wahrgren, Downtown Revitalization Manager, 503-588-6178, swahrgren@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source:
Projected Completion Date:
Last Update: May 2013
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Wallace Road NW at Glen Creek Road NW Intersection Improvements (Keep Salem Moving! Bond Project). The basic project will widen the roadways to create Wallace Road NW northbound dual left turn lanes to westbound Glen Creek Road NW, and Glen Creek Road NW eastbound dual right turn lanes to southbound Wallace Road NW. Work will also be done on the other two intersection approaches, along with a new traffic signal.
Final design is approximately 85 percent complete. Right-of-way acquisition is underway and scheduled to be complete by about July 2013. Private and public utilities are now designing their relocations, which will start as soon as the new right-of-way is available and will continue into fall and winter 2013. Utilities being relocated inlcude power, telephone, TV cable, natural gas, and water lines including fire hydrants and water meters. Construction bids are scheduled to be received in September 2013, with actual roadway construction occurring in spring to fall 2014.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Ralph Lambert, P.E., Senior Project Manager, 503-588-6211, rlambert@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $8.5 Million Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond, $3.4 Million Federal/State Funds
Projected Completion Date: November 2015
Last Update: May 2013
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The project scope includes replacing existing tube diffusers in all three trains of the Aeration Basin with membrane type disc diffusers, coating interior surfaces of the basins to prevent further deterioration, and installing an automated oxygen control system. These improvements will allow for year-round operation in air-activated sludge mode.
This project has qualified for $487,646 in Energy Trust Incentives.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Jim Russell, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, jrrussell@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $2.9 Million in Sewer Rates
Projected Completion Date: September 2014
Last Update: May 2013
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The scope of this project includes replacing two medium voltage transformers and one switchboard at the TFE pump station area, and replacing two medium voltage transformers at the SPE pump station area.
Department: Public Works
Contact: Jim Russell, P.E., Project Manager, 503-588-6211, jrrussell@cityofsalem.net
Funding Source: $290,000 in Sewer Rates
Projected Completion Date: July 2014
Last Update: May 2013
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