Kinsman Road Extension to Open Four Months Early and On Budget, Combines Multiple Projects to Save Taxpayer Funds

January 16, 2018

WILSONVILLE, OR — The City of Wilsonville announces that the new Kinsman Road extension that connects SW Barber Street to SW Boeckman Road is opening on budget and four months ahead of schedule during the week of Jan. 15. In addition to providing another routing connection for travelers, construction of the roadway incorporated simultaneously other…

Business Opportunities Increasing for Major Water Program

April 24, 2017

The Willamette Water Supply Program (Program), a drinking water infrastructure partnership between the Tualatin Valley Water District and the City of Hillsboro, has released its baseline design and construction schedule – a milestone that sets a multitude of business opportunities into motion for the next decade. “This major water infrastructure project spans across five cities…

Willamette Water Supply Pipeline Construction Begins

October 24, 2016

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…

Nov. 12 Groundbreaking Event for 124th Avenue Extension and Willamette Water Supply Pipeline Projects

November 5, 2015

Contact: Melissa De Lyser, Washington County Communications Coordinator, 503-846-4963, melissa_de_lyser@co.washington.or.us Marlys Mock, Willamette Water Supply Program Community Affairs Coordinator, 971-235-7336, info@ourreliablewater.org Community leaders and staff will gather at the south side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road and SW 124th Avenue at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the upcoming roadway and pipeline projects.…

Sept. 16 Groundbreaking Event for 124th Avenue Extension and Willamette Water Supply Pipeline Projects

September 9, 2015

Community leaders and staff will gather at the south side of Tualatin-Sherwood and SW 124th Avenue at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the upcoming roadway and pipeline projects. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE (PDF)

Willamette Water Supply Program begins constructing pipeline in partnership with Washington County’s 124th Avenue Extension Project

June 24, 2015

Willamette Water Supply Program partners, City of Hillsboro and Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), are teaming up with Washington County to construct nearly 2.7 miles of a large-diameter drinking water transmission pipeline in conjunction with the County’s 124th Avenue Extension road project. This is the first section of the more than 30-mile water transmission pipeline…

Willamette Water Supply Program Hires Program Director

April 8, 2015

Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP) leadership announced the hiring of Program Director Dave Kraska. Kraska will manage the Willamette Water Supply Program on behalf of Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and the City of Hillsboro. He will have responsibility for direct oversight and successful completion of the Program. READ FULL NEWS RELEASE (PDF)

Willamette Water Supply Preferred Route Identified

March 4, 2015

Tuesday March 3, the preferred pipeline route for the Willamette Water Supply Program was shared with the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) Board of Commissioners. Program partners, TVWD and Hillsboro Water, agreed last week to move the preferred pipeline route to the next round of technical review and continued public engagement. The preferred pipeline route…

Virtual Open House Deadline Extended

December 4, 2014

In an effort to encourage participation, the Willamette Water Supply Program’s online “virtual” open house will remain available for public comment through Monday, December 15. Through the “virtual” open house, Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and Hillsboro Water are inviting Washington County residents to share their views on possible water pipeline routes proposed for the…

Community Views Sought on Water Pipeline Routes

November 25, 2014

Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and Hillsboro Water are inviting Washington County residents to share their views on possible water pipeline routes proposed for the Wilsonville, Tualatin, Sherwood, King City, Tigard, Beaverton and Hillsboro areas. An online “virtual open house” continues through Friday, December 5. To participate, visit www.OurReliableWater.org READ FULL NEWS RELEASE (PDF)