Pacific Street Operations Center Phase 2

Architect's drawing of new planned 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 ... Read more

Westside Non-Motorized Improvements

Looking across an empty crosswalk on the road.
Project Overview The Westside Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ES563) will add and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in 15 locations throughout Bellingham, primarily on the west side of town. The project includes improvements in the following areas: Project Status – January 2024 Construction started on September 11th beginning with restriping bike lanes on Cornwall and Eldridge. ... 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 – March 2024 Minor main replacement will be done on Fraser Street near Woburn as well as ... Read more

Valencia Street Watermain Replacement

Map showing utility improvements along Valencia Street
Project Overview: EW238 This project will replace the following utilities within the Valencia Street corridor: Following the utility replacements, the corridor roadway will have sidewalks and asphalt replaced and upgraded as needed, as well as a full overlay (new asphalt placed over the old roadway). This project will provide required maintenance of existing utilities to ... Read more

City Operations Buildings

Developed concept of 5-story Operations Center building by RMC Architects
Project Overview: EF-133 and EF-141 Projects EF-133 and EF-141 fill a need for new permanent buildings at the City Operations site on Pacific Street. As the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments continue to grow, finding space for employees and equipment has become a challenge. The projects were constructed together by one contractor. The ... 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