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Civic Athletic Complex Planning

Description The City of Bellingham is a growing community with an estimated population of over 90,000. The Parks and Recreation Department manages and operates a range of parks and recreation facilities and offers recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. A significant aspect of the Parks and Recreation Department’s offerings is providing athletic ... Read more

Lincoln-Maple Signal & Non-Motorized Improvements

Aerial view of the intersection at East Maple and Lincoln

Project Overview: ET034 This project includes constructing a full traffic signal at Lincoln/E Maple to improve intersection operation and break the 0.86-mile corridor in half by providing a protected pedestrian crossing. This project scope has been expanded to include other improvements in the corridor: The planned improvements are covered in Projects 12 & 18 of ... Read more

Bellingham Sportsplex HVAC, Roof & Energy Upgrades

This project includes building upgrades to the Bellingham Sportsplex Building. This is one of the largest recreational buildings in the city’s system. Activities at the Sportsplex include hockey, indoor soccer, speed skating, events, day camps, and other uses. Constructed in the early 2000’s, the existing heating, ventilation, and roof system need replacement. This project will ... Read more

Woburn Sewer Replacement

Project Overview: EU190 This project will replace sewer mains in the following areas: Open cut methods will be utilized to replace the existing mains with the exception of Barkley Boulevard, which will use directional boring (horizontal directional drilling). There will be extensive traffic disruptions with this project with the center lane of Woburn closed to ... Read more

Gardenview Tiny House Village Project

Project Description The City will host a new tiny house village at 1399 Woburn Street, the former site of the City’s “Clean Green” facility. More information can be found in the July 22, 2021 and the February 24, 2021 press releases. The City of Bellingham sought a partnership with qualified providers through a Request for ... Read more

Whatcom Creek Trunk Main

Project Overview: EU182 This project will re-line a 1909 sewer trunk main along Whatcom Creek from Nevada R/W West to the State/York intersection. The goal of the project is to extend the life of the egg-shaped pipe by re-lining the interior. Videos of the interior of the main shows deterioration in the pipe including holes ... Read more