Portland, OR—The Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) is pleased to announce the award of $3 million in infrastructure funding by the Oregon Legislature as part of Senate Bill 1530, signed by Governor Kotek on April 17. This funding will support TVWD’s 189th Pumpstation and Pipeline Project.
“We are grateful to the Legislature, especially Representative Ken Helm, and Governor Tina Kotek, for recognizing the importance of water infrastructure in housing development,” said TVWD Board of Commissioners President Todd Sanders, Ph.D. “Replacing and expanding the capacity of the District’s 189th Pump Station directly increases our ability to serve clean, high-quality drinking water to existing and future customers through infill development in our area.”
TVWD’s 189th Pump Station and Pipeline Project will replace two existing pump stations that have reached the end of their lifespan and struggle to keep up with peak water demands. The new, expanded, pump station and associated piping will boost service capacity by 60 percent, supporting the growing needs of the area amidst ongoing infill development and densification.
“TVWD deeply appreciates the funding awarded today, as it helps the District prioritize investments in our community’s water system in a financially responsible way. We are committed to seeking further opportunities at both the state and federal levels to advance our infrastructure investment goals,” continued Sanders.
Senate Bill 1530 approved approximately $100 million for 44 infrastructure projects across Oregon with the goal of spurring housing development. The bill passed the Oregon Legislature with bipartisan support in March before being signed by Governor Kotek.
Every day, TVWD provides more than 226,000 residents and businesses with high-quality drinking water. The District’s service area covers more than 44 square miles, including portions of unincorporated Washington County, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Tigard. More information can be found at TVWD.org.
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