College Hill Reservoir Replacement Project Update
January 2024
Dear Neighbor: 
 
Happy New Year and greetings from the College Hill Reservoir Replacement Project team. 
 
If this is the first email you are receiving about the project – welcome! We had several new sign ups at the end of last year. To get everyone connected, we have organized a few Question-and-Answer (Q&A) Sessions for later this month. 
 
The sessions will be held on the following dates: 
 
  • Q&A Session #1: Monday, January 22 from 11:30-1 p.m. in the Main Hall at the Hilyard Community Center  
  • Q&A Session #2: Thursday, January 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Main Hall at the Hilyard Community Center 
 
These will be informal and drop-in style. We will have a couple information tables set up to provide basic background information, but our primary goal will be to answer questions for those new to the project. We hope to see you there. 
Other updates
Tank siting 
The engineering team has confirmed that the new, round tanks can be built within the footprint of the existing large rectangular reservoir. This will save a significant amount of time and money related to earthwork and excavation. 
 
Trees 
A certified arborist determined how construction activity will impact the trees on the site. We will follow up with more information later this week 
 
Historic Mitigation 
The team is fleshing out several options for Historic Mitigation based on community feedback. We will hold a meeting, likely in late February or early March, to ask for your input on options. 
 
Landscaping and Amenities 
The first landscaping and amenities meeting will be held later this spring. In the meantime, we have created a webpage outlining what areas will be included in the landscaping plan and how the process will work. Check it out. 
Contact us
If you have questions or input, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the project team at
541-685-7899 or [email protected]. Messages sent to this address will reach:

  • Laura Farthing, Senior Engineer - Water
  • Wally McCullough, Water Engineering Supervisor
  • Jen Connors, Communications Supervisor
  • Claire Wray, Communications Specialist