Gain more insight into this "unruly mega project"
March 21, 2026. The Oregonian.
"Portland leaders promised a fiscal watchdog for unruly mega project. They didn't deliver, and costs soared."
Feb. 19, 2026. Oregon Public Broadcasting.
"Portland water filtration project costs increase to $2.6B"
Feb. 19, 2026. KATU.
"Portland seeks 2-year deadline extension as Bull Run filtration cost jumps to $2.56B"
Feb. 13, 2026. Oregon Public Broadcasting.
"Portland wins land use decision over Bull Run filtration plan"
Oct. 25, 2025. KGW.
"Despite misgivings about the cost to ratepayers, Portland City Council OKs progress report on water filtration plant"
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