Barnes Road Pump Station

What is TVWD doing? 

TVWD built a new pump station along SW Barnes Road to replace pump stations serving customers in the Catlin Crest and Viewmont neighborhoods. This project is a $1.5 million investment in the water system serving this area, paid with revenues from regular water bills. This project will occur in multiple phases of construction; we appreciate your patience throughout this project. 

• Phase 1 is complete. A contractor bored a new water line under Barnes Road to connect the Catlin Crest neighborhood to the future pump station site. 
• Phase 2 is complete. TVWD commissioned the new pump station to serve residents in the Catlin Crest neighborhood, moving water uphill to those customers. 
• Phase 3 is tentatively not yet scheduled. TVWD will decommission the old Catlin Crest Pump Station on Barnes Road and restore landscaping in the immediate area. 
• Phase 4 construction is estimated to begin in April 2024. This will connect the new Barnes Road Pump Station to SW Viewmont Drive and replace the current pump station serving this area. The old pump station will be decommissioned at the end of the project. This phase will include a significant water main replacement along Barnes Road and Viewmont Drive. 

This project will increase TVWD's system redundancy and provide additional capacity to serve customers in the future.

How can I stay informed?

Construction will occur in multiple phases, with approximately 4-6 months of active construction for each phase. 

All dates are subject to change and construction updates will be sent in advance once schedules are known. 

Why now?

The existing pump stations serving the Catlin Crest and Viewmont neighborhoods are at the end of their expected life and due for replacement. Upgrading this part of our water system helps provide reliable service into the future and provides greater fire protection coverage.

How does this affect me?

Water Service Disruptions

Limited-duration service shutoffs and scheduled water system flushing will be required for this project.

Water service disruptions are typically scheduled in the middle of the day when most residents are away from home. It is TVWD's goal to minimize the water service disruption time for all users. You will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of when these service disruptions are planned.

Working Times

Work will occur during hours set by Washington County based on permitting for construction, but occur Monday through Friday. Work may periodically occur outside of times if approved by Washington County and announced in advance. 

Traffic Disruptions

This project will include times when traffic alignment on SW Barnes Road and Viewmont Drive will be shifted or reduced to one lane and controlled by flagging. Traffic will likely move slower along the construction area; residents are advised to allow extra travel time throughout the project.

Pedestrian access within the project area will be limited at times during construction. Temporary sidewalk closures will be signed in advance and limited to the shortest possible duration.

TVWD will maintain access to commercial and private driveways throughout the project. Temporary driveway access may be provided by placing steel plates over the exposed work areas while that section is being installed and/or connected, typically lasting one day.

General Construction Disruptions

During construction, heavy equipment and materials will be located in the work area. These areas will be clearly marked with cones and/or caution tape. When construction is occurring noise and dust may be present.

Updated Dec. 19, 2023