Region in crosshairs of earthquake, study warns
By: Steve Law Wednesday, March 21, 2018 “When Hillsboro built its new city hall, the Hillsboro Civic Center, in 2005, it was built to withstand a major earthquake. Likewise, the city’s major construction project building a new water supply line from Wilsonville to Hillsboro, is being built to keep water pipes intact, even during…
Boeckman Road Reopens Tuesday; One Week Ahead Of Schedule, Officials Say
The reopening of Boeckman Road marks another step forward for the Kinsman Road Extension Project, which is set to be complete summer 2018. By Travis Loose (Patch Staff) – Updated July 25, 2017 6:11 pm ET WILSONVILLE, OR — City officials on Tuesday reopened Boeckman Road west of Southwest 95th Avenue after a three-month closure, which had allowed for…
What are the five biggest things planned for 2017? We asked city officials
New water system, renewing the tax levy and South Hillsboro construction will all be on the city’s radar next year. Friday, 30 December 2016 | Written by Travis Loose, Hillsboro Tribune Hillsboro city officials are preparing for 2017, and a new slate of projects on the horizon will require more of a commitment than most…
Pipeline work won’t disrupt traffic this year
An extension of Kinsman Road is under construction, with the pipeline planned for its right-of-way Written by Claire Colby, Wednesday, 09 November 2016 The first pieces of the Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP) pipeline have been laid in the Kinsman Road Extension project. Created by the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and the City of Hillsboro,…
City, water district officials celebrate pipe installation
Hillsboro Tribune Written by Travis Loose, October 27, 2016 The Willamette Water Supply Program saw its first bit of tangible progress this month, bringing one step closer the Willamette River-sourced secondary water supply for Hillsboro and the Tualatin Valley Water District service. The primary source of water for Hillsboro is the Tualatin River, fed by…
Tapping Willamette River Drinking Water
The first pieces of pipe for the Willamette Water Supply are installed, marking a significant milestone for the regional water system partnership between the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and City of Hillsboro as pipeline construction is now underway. “This is a historic event,” said Dave Kraska Program Director. “Installing this first pipe brings to…
New water system aims to bring second source to Hillsboro by 2026
Written by Travis Loose, Thursday, 25 August 2016, Hillsboro Tribune. “Known as the Willamette Water Supply Program, the city and TVWD plan to build a joint-water system by 2026, which would draw water from the Willamette River in Wilsonville for the two water providers.” Local officials are calling it the largest capital infrastructure project in…
County, city officials usher in new era with South Hillsboro dedication
Written by Travis Loose, Thursday, 11 August 2016 Hillsboro Tribune. “Along with the road and power grid infrastructure, the new area will also need water pipes, with one of the main ones being the Willamette Water Supply, a 66-inch pipe extending from Wilsonville to Highway 26, passing right through South Hillsboro.” A monstrous project two…
Hillsboro toasts groundbreaking on new community
Trevor Ault and KOIN 6 News Staff Published: August 9, 2016. Population estimates show tens of thousands of people are expected to move to Washington County over the next few decades, the bulk of whom will settle in Hillsboro, Oregon’s largest city. The city broke ground August 9 on what will eventually become home to about 20,000…
Massive South Hillsboro project breaks ground; welcome mat out for 20,000 people
By Allan Brettman | The Oregonian/OregonLive on August 06, 2016 “When Metro added South Hillsboro to the urban growth area in 2010, its intent was to address the region’s pressing housing needs, said Andy Shaw, Metro Regional Affairs Manager.” An earth-moving truck rumbled behind Jesse Lovrien as he spoke with a reporter, proof that the…
