North Interceptor Sewer Line Phase II Virtual Open House!
• Understand Phase II construction and traffic impacts
• Connect with the project team
• Ask questions and offer comments and feedback
Bend’s north side is slated to go through major changes in the coming years as part of the Community-supported Growth Plan. One of the main challenges in developing Bend’s north side is sewer capacity. The current system is not built to handle expanding business and housing developments and needs to be upgraded.
The North Interceptor Sewer Line is a large diameter sewer transmission line that allows the City to decommission pump stations and increase sewer capacity as part of the Community-supported Growth Plan.
The North Interceptor Sewer Line project is broken up into three distinct Phases, and within Phase II there are 3 “segments” that are delineated for construction purposes:
Please note, a traffic change on Deschutes Market Road is anticipated for Fall 2020. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with the use of a traffic signal for an approximate one-week duration. Advance notice will be provided before the traffic change via outreach emails and reader boards along Deschutes Market Road.
Bend’s infrastructure projects are a long-term investment in our community, focusing on protecting public health and the environment and supporting local economic development and jobs. The North Interceptor Sewer Line Project (NISP) meets key goals of the City Council of Bend.
To learn more about Phases I and III (or to learn more about the project) visit our website.
Provides additional service area and capacity to previously undeveloped lands and design and construction-related jobs.
Meets anticipated sewer demand, which is part of a larger sewer infrastructure upgrade.
Replaces portions of existing sewer infrastructure in need of repair to ensure public health and safety and ensures proper wastewater treatment and disposal protecting community health.
Reduces future ongoing operational costs through decommissioning of several regional pump stations.
Phase II of the North Interceptor Sewer Project will take place in three segments between Summer 2020 and Spring 2022.
Using the interactive Map below, you can view each Segment of Phase II of the North Interceptor Sewer alignment. Click on the icons for more information.
What is the North Interceptor Sewer Line Project?
The North Interceptor Sewer Line is a large diameter sewer transmission line that allows the City to decommission pump stations and increase sewer capacity as part of the Community-supported Growth Plan.
What are the different Phases and Segments of the Project?
The North Interceptor Sewer Line project is broken up into three distinct Phases, and within Phase II there are 3 “segments” that are delineated for construction purposes:
What is the timing of the North Interceptor Sewer Line Project?
Phase 1 construction began in summer 2019 and is slated to be complete by fall 2020. Funding for construction of Phase 2 is approved and construction is slated to begin in summer 2020 and an anticipated completion of spring 2022. Phase 3 is subject to the City Council’s approval and timing is TBD.
Will the City be making improvements to the roads?
In general, the City will be returning the roads to “as good as” or “better” condition than they were before construction.
Will the County maintain neighborhood road improvements made by the City?
Our understanding is that County neighborhood roads, including Pioneer Loop and Margaret Lane, are not currently maintained by the County. The project will restore roads affected by construction as explained above. Specific questions regarding County road maintenance may be directed to Cody Smith at Deschutes County at [email protected].
What are the anticipated haul routes, staging areas, and access points during construction?
We will maintain haul roads within the Temporary Construction Easements (TCE) for the project. We will have additional staging areas at various locations adjacent to the TCE for staging equipment and materials. Excavated material will be processed and recycled for use onsite. There will be some rock and other material delivered to the site with access points at Pioneer Loop, Deschutes Market Road, Cooley Road, 18th Street, and minor truck traffic at Hunter’s Circle.
Will there be blasting during construction?
Blasting is a common means of rock excavation in the area and is anticipated during construction. All property owners with structures within 300 feet of the blasting area will be contacted directly by the contractor. Pre-construction and post-construction surveys will be completed by the contractor to ensure no damage to any private property. When contacted, please work with our contractor to gain access to your property so that this survey may be completed in the best way possible. In the unlikely event that damage occurs to private property, the contractor will repair/replace the damage at their expense.
Will there be blasting during construction?
Blasting is a common means of rock excavation in the area and is anticipated during construction. All property owners with structures within 300 feet of the blasting area will be contacted directly by the contractor. Pre-construction and post-construction surveys will be completed by the contractor to ensure no damage to any private property. When contacted, please work with our contractor to gain access to your property so that this survey may be completed in the best way possible. In the unlikely event that damage occurs to private property, the contractor will repair/replace the damage at their expense.
Will trees be removed to accommodate the sewer line?
Tree removal will be required during the course of construction. All tree removal will be done in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations.
Can residents connect to the system even if they have a failed system?
By law, only residents within City limits are allowed to connect to the City’s systems.
Will irrigation be impacted during construction?
The Contractor will work with private property owners to understand the location of irrigation lines on private property that extend through the TCE. If you know where your irrigation lines cross the TCE of the proposed pipeline, it would be helpful for you to mark the lines and contact us so we can properly record pre-existing conditions of lines. The contractor will maintain irrigation capacity during construction.
Will I have access to my property and to businesses along HWY 97 during construction?
Yes. Access will be maintained to impacted properties at all times. Click here for more information.
What will happen to existing interceptor once the new line is completed?
Upon completion of Phase 1 of the North Interceptor Sewer Line, the current system will be off-line but still in existence in case it’s needed for emergency purposes or to meet future capacity needs.
Where can I find more information on the City’s plans for Juniper Ridge?
Information on the City-owned Juniper Ridge property, including the City’s Land Management Policy and future development of the area can be found at www.bendoregon.gov/juniper-ridge.
Visit the project website at:
www.bendoregon.gov/north-interceptor
ShanRae Hawkins
Public Involvement
[email protected]
Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, electronic formats and CD Formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. To obtain this information, please contact the project team at [email protected] or (541) 382-3264; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1, and (541) 385-6676.