McVey Pump Station Replacement Project
The City is planning improvements to its water system, including replacing the McVey Pump Station located at the corner of McVey Avenue and Oak Street.
Background and Project Need
The existing McVey Pump Station was built in 1959, and has reached the end of its useful life. The pump station has had a series of pump failures as a result of electrical and mechanical issues.
In 2017, a condition assessment determined that replacing the pump station in the current location would be the most cost-effective in maintaining efficient and reliable service of the water system and improving resiliency.
The City has contracted with a consultant firm to assist with designing a new water pump station at the same location of the existing pump station.
Schedule
- Preliminary Design: late 2023 – mid 2024
- Design: Mid 2024 – mid 2025
- Construction: late 2025 - 2026
The City and project team will be seeking public input and feedback on the design for the new pump station. Opportunities will be posted here on the website and are planned for late 2024.
Project Updates
November 13, 2024: Open House Materials
Thank you to all who participated and attended yesterday's open house for the project. Materials on display are included in links below:
- Boards from the Open House
- Tree Removal and Protection Plan (shown on boards above, but this is a clearer pdf copy).
October 28, 2024: Upcoming Open House!
Design is underway and the project team is holding an Open House with the public and local community to share design ideas and seek feedback.
Please join us anytime between 5pm - 7pm on Tuesday, November 12 at the Lake Oswego United Methodist Church in the Chapel Room at 1855 South Shore Boulevard.
Meeting materials will be shared on the project website after the meeting.
October 7, 2024: Design Services and Upcoming Open House
Last month, City Council approved a contract extension to continue design services for the pump station. Design will progress through mid-2025.
In mid-November, the project team plans to hold an open house to share design ideas and seek feedback on building aesthetics and landscaping. Details to be shared soon, but open house likely to be held on November 12 from 5-7pm. Stay tuned for more information!
November 21, 2023: Collecting Information for Preliminary Design
You may have noticed some crews recently accessing the site taking photos, flagging trees, surveying the area for elevation and locations of utilities, and gathering information to inform preliminary design work. In the coming weeks, crews will be collecting soil samples and conducting exploratory drilling on the site and in the public right-of-way. Flaggers or signage may direct drivers around the block or assist local neighbors with access.
November 8, 2023: Upcoming Site Work
In mid-November, neighbors may see crews and staff accessing the site conducting surveys and marking utilities in the right-of-way and on the pump station property. This is part of early preliminary design work.

David Kudna, Project Manager
Email or phone 503-534-5299
Nov 12 2024 - 5:00pm