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250,000 Pounds of Equipment Removed, Revitalizing Oregon's Wastewater System

2/12/2025

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In a monumental effort, crews in Oregon City have successfully extracted 250,000 pounds of drilling equipment from the Willamette River, wrapping up a seven-month endeavor. Dubbed the “Clack-A-Mole” drill, this project carved out a half-mile tunnel for a new outfall pipeline, revitalizing the aging 1984 wastewater system to meet the needs of a booming population.

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Story summary

In a monumental effort, crews in Oregon City have successfully extracted 250,000 pounds of drilling equipment from the Willamette River, wrapping up a seven-month endeavor. Dubbed the “Clack-A-Mole” drill, this project carved out a half-mile tunnel for a new outfall pipeline, revitalizing the aging 1984 wastewater system to meet the needs of a booming population.