•  Expansion and updating of Reservoir No. 1: The reservoir capacity was increased from 250,000 gallons to 500,000 gallons, seismic upgrades were completed and a new liner was installed along with some new piping and level sensing equipment. The result will be better storage for  fire fighting and increased system capacity for the future.

• Construction of the Sandy Boulevard Force Main: This facility will increase the capacity of the trunk line to move wastewater to the Gresham treatment plant. This project is the result of  agreements with Fairview and Gresham.  The line is shared with the City of Fairview and during heavy rain and thaw events it can become surcharged which could cause sewage spills. The new force main will prevent any potential surcharging problems and  consists of a 10” force main, wet wells, pumps and stand-by power.

• Remodel of City Hall: The building has received a long overdue facelift along with new energy efficient windows, a new roof,  new conference rooms, ADA restrooms and a new entry to better serve the citizens of Wood Village. We thank you for your patience during construction and invite you to stop  by to see your freshly remodeled City Hall.

• Flow monitoring: It is necessary to properly manage the wastewater collection system to know where flows originate. The new flow monitoring equipment will assist in determining whether the collection system is sized correctly and where critical flows originate so appropriate actions can be taken.
• Wetland Preserve and Environmental Learning Center: This project will enhance the wetlands in the City Park, improve stream quality in Arata Creek and result in an open air classroom (environmental learning center). The plantings and signage will further enhance the park experience.

            About the time we were ready to begin construction it was discovered that  an Archeological survey was necessary. Once the survey is done and the agencies involved have been satisfied we still should be able to  begin work this year.  

• Arata Road to Halsey Street sewer line upgrade: This project has been challenging. The existing sewer line has been determined to be undersized and in need of bringing up to future City requirements.  Unfortunately, its  alignment prohibits the use of normal sewer line construction techniques and has caused us to explore alternatives that have taken time, money and effort that is abnormal for a project this  size. We are pursuing the project to its completion to realign and upsize the line with new pipe and manholes to meet future needs.

County Sidewalk Project: The County received American Revitalization and Recovery Act funds to construct sidewalks from NE 238^th Dr. to NE 244^th Ave. on Halsey Street. The project will result in sidewalks and parallel parking along Halsey on the entire north side and from NE 244^th Ave. to the City Park entrance. The City then received similar funding that allows us to work through the County to install  underground storm drainage from the Park entrance to Birch Ave. and continue the sidewalk work as funds allow. Further cooperation between the City and the County to use Community Development Block Grant funds will result in the installation of a pollution control facility to filter stormwater originating east of 238^th Dr. This project will take place while the sidewalks are being constructed and is scheduled to begin December, 2009. 

• Reservoir No. 1 Booster Station: This project will result in fully connecting the upper and lower water pressure zones so all of the wells will be available to provide water citywide.
• Operations Standby Generator: The City’s Operations Building is the alternate location in the event something happens to City Hall. We also need backup power for the Shea lift station at the same location. We plan to use an existing portable generator that can serve those facilities.   Since the generator is also portable it will be available if standby power fails at another location.
• I&I Projects: With some of the major projects we are doing this year completed we will focus on eliminating excess inflow and infiltration (water that gets into the lines that is not supposed to due to tree roots, failing lines, etc.) in the sanitary sewer system.  Manhole remediation is our next step and should begin by the end of the year.