The floods of 2019 and 2020 in the McKay Creek Basin revealed a need for solutions to improve flood protection, floodplain connectivity, and aquatic habitat in lower McKay Creek. This multi-benefit planning and design project will identity and plan vitally needed projects, policies, and programs that provide flood conveyance and protection while also improving floodplain…
This project will install a 500 kW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Wastewater Treatment Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF). This system will maximize the utilization of renewable energy produced onsite by storing energy generated from existing renewable energy systems and discharging it during high-demand periods. The project aligns with the City’s commitment to sustainability…
City Council awarded construction of Well 11 & Well 11B Wellhouses Project on June 4, 2024. For this project, there are two sets of Owner supplied equipment: Pumping systems for each well Variable frequency drive (VFD) equipment for each well This equipment was separated from the Wellhouses Project to let staff directly specify the purchase…
The City of Pendleton has two new wells at the Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) campus and will build wellhouses and necessary piping and equipment to operate the wells. One well has 10-inch casing and one has 20-inch casing. The new wells and well houses include multiple phases and projects. This project is…
In 2024, crews plan to continue the S Main St water main upgrade project. This phase will upgrade the existing water main line from 6″ to 8″ in the 200 and 300 blocks. Timeline This project is expected to start around the 1st week of October 2024. This project was revised into Main Street Water…
This project is planned to extend the existing 12” main on Tutuilla Rd from SW Tahoe south to the City Limits. This extended main will provide water service, as well as fire flow to the south edge of our service area. There is a 3 to 4 lot subdivision already started on the east side…
Historic building donated to city by Bisnett family For decades, the historic Christian Science Church building on the corner of Main Street and Byers has sat mostly empty. Now, the Pendleton City Council will consider options for the historic building and a potential adjoining plaza project. The Christian Science building, 13 SW Byers Ave., was…
The City of Pendleton is seeking funding for the construction of a grass landing strip at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, which would provide a safe and cost-effective alternative to traditional paved runways. Many general aviation pilots and certain UAS vehicles prefer to take off and land on turf, especially for tailwheel aircraft, certain vintage…
The City of Pendleton is interested in improving water quality, distribution system flow, pressure, and redundancy, and improving hydraulic conditions directly related to fire flows and system pressure in the North Hill area of their water distribution system. As part of the 2024 Water System Master Plan, a number of improvements were identified in the…
Pendleton’s Southeast Community Connector project would extend Perkins Avenue to Tutuilla Road to offer a complete, alternate route for the southeast area of Pendleton. Currently, local residential traffic in the southeast area of Pendleton can only reach daily destinations in southwest Pendleton by first traveling north along an inefficient route through the congested Southgate Interchange….