Downtown Portland's Thompson Elk Statue may be re-installed later than expected

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Despite initial projections, Portland leaders are estimating the David P. Thompson Elk Fountain may not be installed until next year.

In December 2023, KOIN 6 reported that the Portland Parks Foundation told the city council the landmark was on track to return to Southwest Main Street by the end of this year. But according to the Portland Water Bureau’s most recent update on July 1, the installation should be complete anytime between this fall and summer 2025.