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EWEB is preparing to construct two new water storage tanks and associated piping improvements near an existing water storage tank on North Shasta Loop. The project will enhance the reliability and seismic resiliency of drinking water service and is part of a multi-year plan to upgrade aging infrastructure.
About the Project
The area around Spring Blvd is currently served from an existing 1.75-million-gallon steel tank built in the 1960s and a pump station, constructed in 2016, that runs 24 hours a day to provide water for fire suppression and domestic uses at the highest elevations. The current tank is 97 feet in diameter and 39 feet tall.
The two new bolted glass-fused-to-steel storage tanks will each be 60 feet in diameter and 40 feet tall and have a combined capacity of 1-million-gallons. The tanks will be located at ground level. The site will be restored to meet the City of Eugene’s landscaping and screening standards.
Upcoming Construction Activity: April to Fall of 2025
EWEB is preparing to move forward with the construction of two new water storage tanks and associated piping improvements. Construction will be taking place near an existing water storage tank on North Shasta Loop.
Tree removal was initiated in fall 2023 to support this project. EWEB had intended on starting construction in spring 2024, however, additional permitting and land use steps were required before construction could begin. Final permits have been submitted and work is anticipated to start in April.
Neighborhood Impacts
We anticipate construction will take place from April through the fall, with site restoration and landscaping work to follow.
Construction activity will create noise, vibration, and dust near the construction site. Work will typically begin at 7:00 a.m. and conclude by 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with the City of Eugene noise ordinance. Water service interruptions are not expected during this process.
Traffic Impacts
Construction trucks will travel from East 30th Avenue to the site entrance on North Shasta Loop. Please watch for trucks on this route, especially entering and exiting the construction site.
Drinking Water Reliability
Storage tanks are a critical part of the EWEB water distribution system. In addition to this project, EWEB is working to prepare, replace and maintain other water assets to ensure safe, reliable water continues to flow even as critical infrastructure ages and new challenges arise.
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