After months of study, the Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Group (SIAG) recommended two solutions to relieve specific City sewer system capacity issues. SIAG members presented their findings to the Bend City Council last week and Councilors are scheduled to formally vote on the proposals at their February 6 meeting.
SIAG recommended solutions to relieve three critical areas of the City’s sewer collection system: Southwest Bend near the Old Mill and Deschutes Brewery, the West Side Pump Station on
SIAG recommended immediately proceeding with a project that will relieve pressure at both the West Side Pump Station and
SIAG is composed of 17 citizen members from diverse backgrounds appointed by the City Council. SIAG members are responsible for assisting the City in updating its Sewer Collection System Master Plan which will guide future improvements to the City’s sewer collection infrastructure. The goal is for the new Master Plan to be ready in 2014.
For more information, visit bendoregon.gov/SIAG.