Drake Pump Station Weekly Update – November 05, 2020

Drake Pump Station Nears Completion

• K & E Excavating construction crews will be working on upgrading the pump station.
  • Commissioning of the new pump station is underway.
  • Demolition of the old pump station is to commence next week.
  • Major mechanical and electrical testing of the project is commencing.
• Asphalt paving has been completed.
• All major project elements are scheduled to be completed by Friday, November 13^th. 
• Active Culture is open during construction.
• Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday -Friday
  • During work hours
    • NW Riverside will be intermittently closed to thru-traffic from NW McKay Avenue to NW McCann Avenue.
    • NW Congress will be intermittently closed to thru-traffic from NW McKay Avenue to NW St. Helens Place.
    • Detour routes and traffic control devices will be implemented for both road closures.
• Construction is dependent on weather conditions and other factors.

Above: Asphalt paving Riverside Blvd

Above: Delivery of the new concrete valve vault lid

Above: Control cabinet that contains all the programming to operate the new pump station

Above: Pouring concrete curb between Riverside Blvd. and Congress Street

• Please stay out of work zones and away from construction equipment. Excavated areas are considered unsafe for yourself, children, and pets.
• Walk and bicycle in designated areas only. 
• Access to the construction area is limited to construction workers.
• Do not remove barriers or warning signs/warning tape or fencing. 
  

Visit www.bendoregon.gov/drake-pump-station for current project information.

Project Hotline: (541) 207-1491