Silver Beach Archives

Lake Whatcom Vault Retrofits

Lake with hills in the background and a bright blue sky

Project Overview: Phase 1 This project aims to protect and improve water quality in Lake Whatcom by reducing pollution impacts from existing infrastructure and development. This will be done by retrofitting three existing stormwater treatment facilities to reduce the amount of phosphorus and bacteria entering Lake Whatcom, Bellingham’s drinking water source. Between the three facilities, ... Read more

Neighborhood Overlays

Project Overview This project (ES559) will improve the road surface in several areas around town. The project also proposes to improve the watermain along Northshore Dr and Verona St and a storm upgrade on Verona from Alabama to Texas. The project will do overlays to the following street sections: Project Status The project was awarded ... Read more

Electric Avenue Bridge Reconstruction

*Important* Bridge reopened, September 18, 2024 Important Notice: Both travel lanes on the bridge are open. The temporary repairs for the Electric Avenue bridge over Whatcom Creek were completed, Wednesday, September 18, 2024. These repairs reinforced the bridge structure to allow for the reopening of both travel lanes. Working Towards a Permanent Solution While these ... Read more

Bloedel Donovan Building Renovations, Electrification, and Stormwater Improvements

Description This project included the electrification of all buildings at Bloedel Donovan Park, as well as stormwater repairs, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and new roof at the community building. Natural gas systems have been decommissioned at the site. Work also included the addition of electric vehicle charges stations. Antiquated mechanical and electrical systems are inefficient ... Read more

Silver Beach Neighborhood Rezone

This map of the Silver Beach Neighborhood shows zone designations for each area.

The City is considering making changes related to multi-family properties in the Lake Whatcom watershed. The changes would affect certain multi-family zoning densities. City Staff also analyzed and proposed a recommendation to revise the impervious surface limits and stormwater management regulations pertaining to multi-family development and redevelopment.

2024 Playground Package – Bloedel Donovan Park & Rock Hill Park Playgrounds

The existing playground equipment in both parks is tired and weather-beaten. Both playgrounds were installed in 1999. Rock Hill’s playground lacks ADA access. This project is to replace both playgrounds that will meet current park safety standards and ADA access. Near term tasks include hiring design professionals (land surveyor, landscape architect, geotechnical and civil engineer) ... Read more