Pacific Street Operations Center Phase 2

Architectural drawing of planned front of Pacific Street Operations Center

Project Overview

Phase 2 (Project number EF-178) of the City Operations Building will continue the remodel of the existing Public Works buildings on Pacific Street. The project will also include demolition and rebuilding of a vehicle barn. This work is a continuation of the new facility completed as part of Phase 1, bringing Parks Operations and Public Works Staff together in one facility.

Project Status – Fall 2024

Phase 2 construction began in early July, with demolition of the old vehicle sheds and the old admin offices. Site prep work continues.

  • Concrete footings and floor slabs will be poured soon.
  • EV charging stations are being installed along Carolina Street; work is expected to be complete in October. Once complete, the charging stations become part of the public network of EV chargers, and available for any EV to use. These chargers are a few of many that have been installed as part of a City project to add 90 new EV plugs at 26 different locations across Bellingham.

Construction Impacts

The sidewalk along the west side of Pacific Street is closed. Some work may require that portions of Pacific Street be closed temporarily. Please watch for flaggers.

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Highlights of what is coming once Phase 2 is complete:

  • Engineering division will be moving over from the Federal Building
  • New public entrance at the corner of Pacific St and Carolina St with public art
  • Additional meeting spaces, offices, and cubicles
  • Updates to the interior of the remaining older building facing Pacific St
  • New vehicle barn

Phase 2 began in July, 2024, with expected completion in 2026.

City Council awarded the project to Dawson Construction on May 20, 2024 for $20,756,870. Funding for the project comes from the Street Fund, Storm Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund.

Contact

​Russ Isaly
Phone: (360) 778-7900
Email: rjisaly@cob.org

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