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Council declares emergency to authorize immediate repairs to OGWS transmission pipeline

Port Townsend City Council · March 2, 2026
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Summary

Following discovery of an ~8-inch leak on an aging OGWS transmission pipe near 223 Aerie Lane, council approved a resolution waiving bidding to allow immediate contractor work and temporary repairs; officials said a permanent fix is planned during the mill's annual shutdown if the break remains stable.

Public Works staff briefed the council on a recent leak in the OGWS transmission pipeline near 223 Aerie Lane and requested an emergency declaration to speed repairs.

A Public Works representative (speaker 9) described how a neighbor reported water at the site and crews discovered a longitudinal-weld leak about 8 inches long on an older (1946-era) section of pipe. Staff said the break was located between two joints, that asbestos exists in larger-diameter pipe sections, and that crews installed a temporary repair band to…

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