City Projects

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Ground Water Treatment Plant Covers

In response to an unfunded mandate from the state Department of Environmental Quality to city is being forced to cover its water basins at our ground water plant. When this project is completed (slated to be early 2026), it will prevent the city being fined for non-compliance. Our water is excellent and always passes every test and it will still do so after the mandated covers are added.

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HB2001 Water Line Improvement Project

With the passage of HB2001 in 2019, the city is required to make improvements to our local waterline infrastructure to accommodate more "missing middle" housing. Read More
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Main Street Water Main

The existing cast iron water main in N Main St has an extensive history of leaks that have placed the main at higher risk of failure and created the need for a main replacement.  Read More
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N College St / HWY219 ODOT Sidewalk & Bike Lane Project

Project Completed November 2024

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be improving bike lanes, updating sidewalks and storm drainage along State Highway 219 (AKA N. College Street).
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N Main Street at Illinois Street (HWY 240) Intersection Study

The project began as a study on how to improve safety and mobility at the N Main Street and Illinois Street intersection. It has since changed a trial closure of the intersection is being attempted to increase safety. Read More
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Oxidation Ditch

In response to concerns from DEQ that the city of Newberg’s winter flows may be approaching untenable levels due to population growth the city is looking at adding a third oxidation ditch to the water treatment plant.  Read More
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Pavement Rehabilitation & Maintenance Projects

The City of Newberg maintains 65.5 miles of paved streets and approximately 4 miles of gravel roads. The pavement rehab program funded by the city's TUF (Transportation Utility Fee) will address pavement issues across the city. Read More

Programmable Logic Controller Project

Completed 

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) allows the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to operate in an automatic mode.  The PLC system, designed by a consultant (HDR), and replaced and reprogrammed the complex electronics by Green Power Electrical Contractors Inc. The project was fully completed in 2025.
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River Street Project

The city is embarking upon design and study that will leave us with a greatly improved River Street. Key elements of this will include a protected bike lane and new road surface. It may also include flag holders to recognize our local veterans for their service. Read More
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West Franklin Storm line construction

To solve an area of persistent flooding (during flash flood events) the city is building a $400,000 new storm line to divert water away from residences and an industrial area. The project is well on its way with a goal to be completed early in 2026. 

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