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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 The Lincoln-Maple Signal & Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ET034) will construct a full traffic signal at Lincoln/E Maple to improve intersection operation and safety and break the 0.86-mile corridor in half by providing a protected pedestrian crossing. The scope of the project has been expanded to include other improvements in the corridor: Project Status ... 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 Starting in April 2023, the Woburn Sewer Replacement project (EU190) will replace sewer mains in the following areas: Once complete, the impacted areas will be repaved, and all pedestrian ramps made fully ADA accessible. Project Status – April 2024 In April 2024, work on the pedestrian curb ramps, road grinding, and surface regrading ... Read more

Gardenview Tiny House Village Project

Project Description The City hosts a tiny house village at 1399 Woburn Street, the former site of the City’s “Clean Green” facility. There are currently 35 tiny houses on the site, available for singles or couples. Gardenview primarily serves homeless seniors and adults who are medically fragile. Community members interested in learning more or getting ... Read more

Whatcom Creek Trunk Main

Project Overview: EU182 This project re-lined a 1909 sewer trunk main along Whatcom Creek from Nevada right-of-way 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 showed deterioration in the pipe including holes and ... Read more