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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

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Project	Budget
60+ Center Reception Area Re-model	$97,000
Betty Wheeler Park Drainage	$37,000
Big Creek bridge Abutment Repairs	$47,000
Big Creek Dam 1 and 2	$5,988,000
Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)	$43,000
Deco District Park	$112,000
Ferry Slip Utility Line Under-Grounding	$1,790,000
Golf Course Drive and HWY 101 Water Line Upgrades	$720,000
Main Fire Station Diesel Exhaust Extraction System	$75,000
Main Tanks Replacement	$307,000
NE 54th St. PS Replacement	$1,390,000
Northside Pump Station Improvements	$195,000
Nye Beach Stormwater Improvements	$800,000
Police Facility Carpet	$18,000
Recreation Center HVAC Control System	$65,000
Roof Replacement at South Beach Fire Station	$40,000
Sam Moore Parkway Water Quality Improvements	$620,000
Sanitary Sewer Rehab & Replacement Project	$354,000
SE 35th and HWY 101 Signialization Improvements	$4,100,000
Security Fence for Main Fire Station	$32,000
Siletz Water Quality Study	$60,000
Solids Serpentix Belt Conveyance Replacement	$200,000
Street Overlays and Improvements	$700,000
SW 9th Sidewalk Improvements - Angle to Hurbert Street	$30,000
SW Harbor Dr Sidewalk Improvements	$760,000
SW Neff Way Sanitary Sewer Extension & Improvements	$250,000
VAC Fire Panel Replacement	$7,500
VAC Runyon Gallery Walls Refurbish	$20,000
VAC Two Exterior Doors	$7,500
WTP HVAC Repair	$37,000
WWTP HVAC Replacement	$50,000
Yaquina Heights Tank	$293,000

Project:	60+ Center Reception Area Re-model	Project Number:	2018-015
Contact:	Clare Paul	Latest Update:	12/19/2019
Status:	Carlson Veit Architects are designing the new entrance outdoor area to be in compliance with current ADA standards.
Next Task:	Design
Budget:	$97,000
Description:	This will define a reception and check in point for registration with the new computer hardware and software for the department. Project consists of an entry way re-model to include reception area on SE 2nd entrance.
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Project:	Betty Wheeler Park Drainage	Project Number:	2016-026
Contact:		Latest Update:	5/12/2020
Status:	Preliminary Design
Next Task:	Design
Budget:	$37,000
Description:	Betty Wheeler Field has standing water whenever it rain significantly restricting the use of the field since it rains here all the time. The project would include regrading the field and installing some area drains to catch water. Th existing outfield wall is currently failing due to the fill placed over Nye Creek in the past settling from the construction of Nye St. Estimate are from an engineers opinion of cost from SHN Engineering dated March 5, 2018 Project consists of regrading Betty Wheeler Field to improve drainage after periods of significant rainfall. This project will also replace the failing outfield retaining wall with a soil nail wall and improve safety in the dugouts and other areas surrounding the ball fields.
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Project:	Big Creek bridge Abutment Repairs	Project Number:	2017-009
Contact:		Latest Update:	6/1/2020
Status:	Project is on hold till the completion of the Citys Transportation Master Plan. The future alignment and full replacement of the bridge is being considered with a possible City bypass route.
Next Task:	Design
Budget:	$47,000
Description:	The failing bridge abutments could lead to a complete failure of the bridge. Project consists of replacing failing abutments on NE Big Creek Rd bridge adjacent to Big Creek Park.
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Project:	Big Creek Dam 1 and 2	Project Number:	2011-025
Contact:		Latest Update:	6/25/2021
Status:	The City in conjunction with assistance from Chase Park Grants and HDR Engineering Inc. are working on environmental and design permitting through the Army Corp of Engineers.
Next Task:	The next task is to secure financing to finish design of the Roller Compacted Dam.
Budget:	$5,988,000
Description:	2011-2016 Geologic surveys of both dam concluded that the dams lack structural resiliency to medium scale seismic events. In 2016 a feasibility Study began to evaluate alternatives. the Lower Dam was deemed not economically feasible to save. Rehabilitation or decommissioning will be required by the state upon construction of a new water source. An evaluation of constructing a Rocky Creek Dam was deemed unfeasible due to the distant location of the dam and the long term maintenance cost of a raw water line required to traverse from the north side of Cape Foulweather to Newport. Preserving our original source in the Big Creek Basin was deemed the best course of action. Three alternatives for corrective action within the Big Creek Basin have been evaluated. They are the following: Alternative #1: Raise and Modify Existing Dam. Alternative #2: Construct a new Roller Compacted Dam Alternative #3: Construct New Embankment Dam A Feasibility Study of alternatives to the Dam is in its final stages of analysis. The most cost effective and long term solution to preserving Newports Source is Alternative #2. A roller compacted dam constructed between the two dams would replace the upper dam.
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Project:	Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)	Project Number:	2017-018
Contact:		Latest Update:	5/12/2020
Status:	Currently being implemented at the water treatment plant.
Next Task:	Collections and Streets Departments
Budget:	$43,000
Description:	Currently all maintenance activities are tracked by writing in daily logs. It is very difficult to track maintenance history or program regular maintenance. The CMMS System has been effectively implemented at the Citys Waste Water Treatment Plant. Additional Implementation for CMMS include the Water Treatment Plant, Collections Services, and Streets Department.
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Project:	Ferry Slip Utility Line Under-Grounding	Project Number:	2015-017
Contact:		Latest Update:	6/25/2021
Status:	Under Construction
Next Task:	Landscape Restoration Summer 2022
Budget:	$1,790,000
Description:	City is partnering with ODOT to relocate the traffic signal from SE 32nd to SE 35th St, construct 35th St and install sidewalk on both sides of US 101. That work will begin in 2020. This project will underground the utilities along US 101 and SE Ferry Slip Rd in advance of the street and signal improvements. Under-grounding the lines will enhance the user experience and eliminates a potential obstacle in the event of a severe earthquake as SE Ferry Slip Road is a key evacuation route to the Oregon Coast Community College. Project is to be split up over three phases. First phase is to begin Fall 2019 with Ferry Slip, SE 32nd and SE 35th Street undergrounding. Second Phase is planned to be coordinated through ODOT during the signal relocation project along Hwy 101. Final Phase of the project will consists of undergrounding private land owners service connections beginning Fall 2020.
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Project:	Main Fire Station Diesel Exhaust Extraction System	Project Number:	Not Yet Assigned
Contact:	Robert Murphy	Latest Update:	6/25/2021
Status:	Design
Next Task:	Construction
Budget:	$75,000
Description:	Removal of the vehicle exhaust fumes, which flow in and around the apparatus bay, lobby and front offices of the main fire station. This is a serious concern for the safety, health and welfare of our personnel. This covers the cost of the equipment and installation. Purchase and installation of a an exhaust extraction system at our main fire station designed to collect and safely remove diesel exhaust from our fire apparatus bays.
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Project:	NE 54th St. PS Replacement	Project Number:	2017-020
Contact:		Latest Update:	5/12/2020
Status:	Project Scoping
Next Task:	Property Acquisition
Budget:	$1,390,000
Description:	At this time the NE 54th water pump station services Longview Estates and the Smith Tank. The pump station is approaching 45 years in age and is undersized to provide fire flow protection to the local area, hence the reason the Smith Tank. The Smith Tank is also reaching the end of its service life and needs to be decommissioned. The replacement of this pump station will allow for the Smith tank to be taken offline while still providing fire flow needs in the area. The project consists of replacement of the NE 54th water distribution pump station.
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Project:	Northside Pump Station Improvements	Project Number:	2018-016
Contact:		Latest Update:	12/10/2019
Status:	Project scoping and preliminary design completed
Next Task:	Design
Budget:	$195,000
Description:	The Northside pump station is the largest lift station in the citys sanitary sewerage system. With increased hydraulic load coming from the newly rebuilt Big Creek pumping station the Northside pump station may become overloaded. Often during large storms all pumps at Northside are running simultaneously. The addition of a fourth pump will give us enough redundancy to ensure continuous operational capacity. Northside is also receiving the majority of the citys solids. The current screens at Northside have been overloaded recently due to high flows. An additional screen is needed to remove the increased solids. We will also be moving the electrical feeds from underground to above ground in order to avoid subsidence related failures. Project consists of addition of a 4th pump, electrical work and an additional screening solution at the Northside pump station.
Financial Report:	/dept/pwk/projects/finrpt/11-30-19/fy19-20 cap projects web posting 11-30-19 18016.pdf