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Public Works Front Desk	541.574.3366
Business hours public works emergencies (7:30AM-4PM. Mon-Fri)	541.574.3366
After hours public works emergencies	541.265.4231
Timothy Gross, Public Works Director/City Engineer	541.574.3366
Steve Stewart, Water Division Supervisor	541.265.7421
Dave White, Public Works Operations Superintendent	541.574.5874
Andrew Grant, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor	541.574.3371
Jim Guenther, Park Maintenance Supervisor	541.574.5878
John Johnston, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor	541.270.8965
Water Service/Billing	541.574.0617
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Capital Projects

Newport Public Works has multiple projects under way at any one time. Major projects are shown below along with key information. Project status will be updated periodically. Questions? Contact the individual listed or call Public Works at 541.574.3366

Project	Budget
Agate Beach State Park to US-101 Trail	$29,120
Agate Beach Wastewater Improvements	$8,906,800
AMI Water Metering System	$2,500,000
Big Creek Dam 1 and 2	$0
Golf Course Drive and HWY 101 Water Line Upgrades	$2,500,000
SE 35th and HWY 101 Signialization Improvements	$4,100,000
SW Harbor Dr Sidewalk Improvements	$81,675
Water Treatment Plant Emergency Generator	$330,000

Project:	Big Creek Dam 1 and 2	Project Number:	2011-025
Contact:	Tim Gross	Latest Update:	11/5/2018
Status:	Beginning Phase 3.
Next Task:
Budget:	$0
Description:	This analysis will continue the previous geotechnical analysis that was conducted on the dam structures to eliminate some of the assumptions that had to be made on the last study because of the inability to access certain parts of the dam for drilling. When the soils analysis is complete, the consultant will develop a feasibility study identifying remediation options and costs. The City in conjunction with assistance from Chase Park Grants and HDR Engineering Inc. have submitted a grant application to the Oregon Department of Water Resources to assist in funding the feasibility study for Big Creek Dams 1 and 2. This application was submitted Nov. 1 and may yield up to $250,000 in additional funding for this project. Awards for this grant should take place sometime after the 1st of the year. July 15th, 2015 Seismic Evaluation of Big Creek Dams No.1 and 2 July 20th 2015 Council Work Session Presentation September 8th, 2015 Newport Dam Council Work session - 9/8/15
Financial Report:	/dept/pwk/projects/bigcreekdam1and2_11-5-18.pdf

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Project:	AMI Water Metering System	Project Number:	2012-029
Contact:	Tim Gross	Latest Update:	11/5/2018
Status:	As of October 2017, 50% of water meters in City are AMI-compatible.
Next Task:
Budget:	$2,500,000
Description:	The AMI Water Metering System project will convert the Citys water metering to an Automatic Meter Interface (AMI) system. The water system is currently metered primarily through manual read meters, which are read once a month. The AMI system will transmit usage information for every 15 minutes, via a radio network, eliminating the need for physical meter reading and providing timely detection of customer water leaks. An online portal will also be established for customers to view their water usage.
Financial Report:	/dept/pwk/projects/fixedbasemeteringsystem11-5-18.pdf

Project:	SE 35th and HWY 101 Signialization Improvements	Project Number:	2013-018
Contact:	Tim Gross	Latest Update:	11/5/2018
Status:	This project is in the early design/concept phase. Construction likely in 2018 if all goes well.
Next Task:	Review the draft design acceptance package submitted by ODOT design engineer.
Budget:	$4,100,000
Description:	The HWY 101 signalization project is being performed in partnership with ODOT and will relocate the signal light at SE 32nd to SE 35th. As part of this project SE 35th will be extended to the west connecting with SE Abalone. Storm drainage and pedestrian improvements will also be incorporated into this project.
Financial Report:	/dept/pwk/projects/se35thandhwy101_11-5-18.pdf