Dunes City
Dunes City, OR · Municipal
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lookouteugene-springfield.com
‘Drowning machine’ dam can come out, city says — if there’s money
If crews get the money to dismantle a dangerous dam in the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield, they’ll first have to build another dam. This one at least would be temporary, unlike the Millrace Low Head Dam itself. That nearly century-old dam from a bygone era of energy infrastructure lurks below the surface, and for years it has trapped kayakers and floaters passing through. Dams like this are often called “drowning machines” because of their powerful recirculating currents that swirl like a washing machine.
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University of Oregon’s impact on Eugene’s housing market
If Eugene ever hopes to meet its housing production goals, it needs to get denser. How? More backyard cottages. More duplexes and townhouses on single-family lots. More apartments near public transit. Two areas within the city have already done this, adding thousands of new rental units since the end of...
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lookouteugene-springfield.com
How we dig out of our housing crisis: Lookout Editorial Board recommendations
Over the past few months, the Lookout Eugene-Springfield Editorial Board’s examination of Lane County’s homebuilding woes has taken us across the region. We’ve met with local homebuilders and developers, called politicians and leaders in local government, spoken with the heads of nonprofits and advocacy groups. Toward the...
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Springfield businesses restore west Eugene rail spur to transport steel
Two Springfield businesses that distribute building materials have restored a Eugene rail spur to transport steel from a producer in northern Oregon. Stout Steel and Cedarwood purchased an industrial property in west Eugene last year and renovated a warehouse on the lot. The businesses, owned by Alan Stout and his father, Randy Stout, hired a contractor to restore the spur, which had been unused for nearly 20 years. Alan Stout is also a Springfield city councilor.
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The Register-Guard
BLM to demolish, replace restrooms at Shotgun Creek near Eugene
The Bureau of Land Management will soon begin construction at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area as part of BLM's plans to replace restrooms at the site. The park will stay open during construction. Starting in mid-November, BLM will demolish and remove the site's wastewater treatment infrastructure. Crews will demolish the above-ground facilities including a holding basin and a control shed and fill below-ground infrastructure with rocks and cement. The BLM will remove the southern restroom and temporarily close the northern restroom. In 2027, after decommissioning the existing facilities, BLM will install a temporary restroom and begin work on the new vault toilet which will replace the current restroom. The BLM said it needs to decommission the wastewater treatment system because of "continued deterioration." The recreation area will remain open during the construction, and BLM will try to limit construction to the off season. The Shotgun Creek Recreation Area is in Marcola 20 miles northeast of Eugene. The popular day-use area includes 6.4 miles of hiking trails, a swimming area, creeks and 23 picnicking units. The BLM described it as a great space for family gatherings because of the combination of a "lush, forest setting, coupled with comforts normally associated with