Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project

A small dam on a creek with a concrete culvert in the background where the creek goes under a road.
Project Overview The Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project (EN059) is part of the City’s strategic approach to fish barrier removal. Located where Squalicum and Baker Creeks meet, this project: Correcting the City-owned fish passage barrier on Squalicum Creek is a high priority based on the City’s Fish Barrier Prioritization and will benefit ... Read more

Little Squalicum Creek Water Quality Improvements Phase 1

Construction work next to a street with an excavator digging a trench.
Project Overview The Little Squalicum Creek Water Quality Improvements Phase 1 project will add underground stormwater vaults along Lindbergh Avenue and Nome Street. These stormwater facilities will filter pollutants from the urban polluted runoff (stormwater) from the surrounding area that currently enters Little Squalicum Creek untreated. This project will improve water quality in Little Squalicum ... Read more

Storybrook Park Phase One

The Phase One development project is underway and is anticipated to include the following park improvements: Phase One Plans Park Location Map PlaygroundPhase One Layout Link engagebellingham.org/storybrook-park Funding $634,600          2nd Quarter Real Estate Excise Tax$1,834,000       Park Impact Fees$313,000          Public Works Funding Status Phase One will be designed during 2023 and 2024. Park construction is anticipated ... Read more

Meridian Sewer Main Improvements – South of I-5 to North of Van Wyck Road

Corner of Meridian Street that is part of the EU-0184 project
Project Overview: EU184 The Meridian Sewer Main Improvements Project aims to reduce the likelihood of sanitary sewer overflows and accompanying impacts to public health and the environment by adding capacity to the sewage collection system, which is a network of pipes and pumping stations used to transfer wastewater/sewage. This project is in accordance with the ... Read more

Shuksan Meadows Park Playground

Shuksan Meadows
​Description​ The new playground equipment is open for use by pre-school and school-aged children. Also recently installed are a picnic table and park bench. The schedule for the installation of upgraded drinking fountain and park lighting is to be determined. Located adjacent to Shuksan Middle School on Bellingham School District property this .7-acre Shuksan Meadows ... Read more