Slayden Constructors delivered a new, fish‑friendly river intake pump station for the Lake Oswego‑Tigard Partnership, increasing capacity from 16 to 38 MGD and strengthening the region’s drinking water supply. Designed to blend comfortably into the surrounding neighborhood, the facility features a residential‑style façade, upgraded fencing, durable architectural materials, and native landscaping that reflects the natural character of the Willamette River corridor. After replacing the pipeline feeding the treatment plant, Slayden demolished the original intake structure and completed additional community enhancements, including new landscaping in Cross Park, removal of invasive vegetation, and installation of a public drinking fountain. Construction began in August 2013, and by September 2015 the new seismically resilient intake system was fully operational providing a reliable, environmentally responsible source of water for both cities.
Slayden earned First Place in the 2025 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) in the Utility Infrastructure Category — Under 500,000 Work Hours.
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Slayden Constructors and Jacobs Engineering recently completed a $78 million expansion of the Robert A. Duff Water Treatment Plant for the Medford Water Commission. The project boosts capacity from 45 to 65 million gallons per day and adds advanced filtration, a new reservoir, a modern pump station, and seismic‑resilient redundancies. This upgrade strengthens long‑term water reliability for Medford and the greater Rogue Valley, supporting regional growth and public health.
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Slayden’s Jeff Wall recently achieved a unique milestone. At the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) conference in Spokane, Washington, Jeff became the first contractor to be chosen under the PNCWA to join the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers, also known as the 5S society. Members are selected based on “outstanding, meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty.” As recognition for this achievement, Jeff received a one-of-a-kind -5S gold shovel award.
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