Invite: Major Timing And Cost Update On Bull Run Filtration Project (Photo) - 02/17/26
Media are invited to a press conference announcing project updates on the Bull Run filtration project from Deputy City Administrator for Public Works Priya Dhanapal and Director of Public Utilities Ting Lu. Hear about our progress toward building the biggest capital project in City of Portland history and learn about approaching milestones.
What: City and project leaders, tradespeople, and public health representatives will share
the latest news on the project’s construction timeline and more.
When: 11 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026
Where: Portland Water Bureau, Interstate Campus, 644 N. Tillamook St, Portland, OR
97227 Street parking only.
RSVP: Confirm attendance by contacting Brandon Zero at
brandon.zero@portlandoregon.gov
Note: Street parking is scarce. Please allow extra time to find parking and be prepared to park two or more blocks away.
Read more about the Bull Run Filtration Project here.
See our digital assets including project construction, pilot ash project and wildfire videos here.
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