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Cooley Sewer Improvements & Phoenix Pump Station Decommissioning
This project enhances the sewer collection system capacity, reduces long-term operation and maintenance costs, and increases system reliability.
Construction on Cooley Road begins in early July.
Construction Informational Open House
The community is invited to attend the Construction Informational Open House. Drop in to meet the project team, learn more about the project and ask questions.
Date: Tuesday, July 7
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Place: Public Works Headquarters Building, 21051 NE Talus Place
The City of Bend is constructing a new gravity sewer main along Cooley Road and Ranch Village Drive. This new line will connect to existing infrastructure west of the Cooley Road and 18th Street intersection, optimizing our community’s sewer system.
Resident Connections
As part of the project, sewer laterals will be installed. These laterals will allow residents currently using private onsite septic systems to connect directly to the City’s gravity main, providing improved service and reliability.
Pump Station Decommissioning
The existing Phoenix Pump Station on Ranch Village Drive will be decommissioned once the new gravity main is operational. This step will reduce long‑term maintenance needs and improve system efficiency.
What to expect during construction
- Lane impacts on Cooley Road between Ranch Village Road and 18th Street are expected to begin in early‑July.
- Expect Delays – Two‑way traffic will be maintained, but travelers should expect delays, reduced speeds, and flagging throughout the work zone.
- Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., but school drop‑off and pick‑up times from Cooley will not be affected.
- Deep trench work is required. For your safety, please stay out of construction areas.
- Emergency response access will be maintained
- Access to businesses will be maintained
Location
- Cooley Road
- Ranch Village Drive
Estimated Schedule
- Project Design – October 2025 through spring 2026
- Construction Information Open House – July 7, 2026
- Construction – Early June 2026 – end of 2026
Dates are estimates and subject to change.
Background
Completion of the North Interceptor Phases 1 & 2 allows multiple sewer pump stations to be decommissioned. The Phoenix Pump Station was identified for decommissioning in the 2014 Collection System Master Plan.
Funding
Sewer Capital Improvement Plan Funding
