Taylors Ferry Reservoir Project

Project Type:
Reservoir
Project Status: 
Construction to Start
Location: 
6501 SW Taylors Ferry Road
Portland, OR

Virtual Open House

Want to learn more about the Taylors Ferry Reservoirs project? Visit the virtual open house for more information, including project background and driving factors for seismic upgrades to this site. 

Project Virtual Open House

What is TVWD doing?

TVWD is in the planning and design stages for replacing the two reservoirs at Taylors Ferry Road and 65th Avenue. This $20M project will be funded through water rates and charges and will be the most significant water system improvement in the Metzger portion of TVWD since the current reservoirs were constructed. Federal grant funding is being requested to help offset a portion of the project’s cost.

TVWD is planning to replace the existing two reservoirs at the site with two new, pre-stressed concrete reservoirs, an enclosed pump station with a back up power generator, and a seismically-resilient covered equipment storage area. We are also planning for demolition of the former Metzger Water District building to allow space for the increased size of reservoirs on the site. The project includes the addition of a storm water detention ponds and other water system equipment.

How can I stay informed?

TVWD has completed the project's land use permitting. Final site design is ongoing, with a goal for starting construction in early 2024.

This project's schedule is largely driven by the federal FEMA grant process and timeline, which may delay the start of construction further. Please sign up for email updates to be notified of any updates to the project's schedule. 

Future Neighborhood Outreach

TVWD will host neighborhood outreach meetings, both virtual and in-person, once a contractor is hired and construction schedules are more well known. These meetings will aim to education people who live near the site on the process, how to remain engaged in the project, and what to expect during different construction phases. 

How does this affect me?

Construction Plans

As site designs and construction plans are created, modified or updated, the current versions will be available here for neighbors to remain aware and engaged throughout the process from permitting, design and through construction.

Updated: July 19, 2023

Current Taylors Ferry building and reservoir
Close view of current reservoir at Taylors Ferry
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