Marion County To Break Ground On New Sewer System For Mill City And Gates (Photo) -06/24/25
SALEM, Ore. — The Marion and Linn County Commissioners cordially invite you to join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of the Santiam Sewer System in Mill City, Oregon.
The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 12:00pm, located at the Santiam Sewer site construction site (directions are below and are also included in attached pamphlet). Community leaders, elected officials, project partners, and residents are invited to attend and celebrate this incredible community asset.
"This sewer system really shows our commitment to the wellbeing and future prosperity of these communities of Mill City and Gates," said Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, Chair. "This project, once completed, will both support the current needs of these communities and support them as they grow in the decades to come. I’m proud to be here and celebrate this moment.”
The new sewer system will provide modern wastewater collection and treatment services, replacing the aging system and improving water quality in the Santiam River.
To reach the site for the groundbreaking ceremony, follow these directions:
1.Take Highway 22 East toward Mill City.
2.Head south on North 1st Avenue.
3.Turn left onto Southeast Fairview Street.
Continue driving to the end of the road, which will lead you directly to the site. We kindly request that you wear comfortable shoes, as the event will take place in an active construction area.