Public Works Archives

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

Westside Non-Motorized Improvements

Looking across an empty crosswalk on the road.

Project Overview: ES563 This project will add and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout Bellingham focused on the west side. The project includes the following: These improvements are funded by City Street funds and the voter-approved Bellingham Transportation Fund. Open House on February 16 The City hosted a public open house and Q&A session on ... 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

Sunset Pond Trail

This new trail extension will close the gap in connecting three different neighborhoods with a regional trail and park destination site. This trail will connect users to the east-west segment the Squalicum Creek Trail, which heads west to future connections to Bellingham Bay. The completed project will also result in a loop trail around Sunset ... Read more

Whatcom Creek Trail Trestle Demolition

Remnants of an abandoned railroad trestle in Whatcom Falls Park will be removed for the safety of trail users and to improve water quality in Whatcom Creek. This large structure, located just west of Electric Avenue, consists of treated wood piling, steel railroad rails, and other treated wood. During the summer of year 2020, a ... Read more