Utilities Archives

West Cemetery Creek Slide Repair

Project Overview This project repairs a slope failure below Lakeway Drive in the West Cemetery Creek ravine, building upon previous restoration work completed in this location. The goal of this project is to stabilize slopes to further mitigate sediment losses in the creek corridor. Project Status – September 2026 Construction is expected to begin in ... Read more

Samish Way Utility Replacements

Project Overview This project will replace aging sections of watermain and wastewater mains along Samish Way. Additionally, some wastewater improvements are planned for a section of G Street and parts of the Cornwall Park neighborhood. G Street work will reline the wastewater main to help prevent water intrusion and infiltration, which should alleviate flooding on residential ... Read more

Iowa Street Stormwater Repair

Project Overview This phased project will begin to alleviate flooding that regularly occurs along Iowa Street by repairing and replacing aging stormwater lines in the area. Phases 1 and 2 were complete in August 2026, which is expected to resolve flooding issues that typically occur in the area. Funding Phase 1 of the project is ... Read more

Comprehensive Sewer Plan Update

Project Overview The City is beginning the process of updating the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The Comprehensive Sewer Plan Project (EU203) aims to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvements to support the City’s continued commitment to maintaining our sewer infrastructure. This plan will guide long‑term wastewater system planning and future capital investments. Throughout the planning process, ... Read more

Lower Squalicum Water Quality Retrofits

Project Overview The City is improving stormwater treatment along Squalicum Way, a major truck route that runs along Squalicum Creek. Right now, rainwater runoff (or stormwater) from the road flows directly into the creek over land or through a pipe without treatment. The creek is identified as an impaired water body on the Department of ... Read more

McKenzie Street – Contaminated Site Cleanup Project

Background The site at 210 McKenzie Street, next to the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, is reserved for the facility’s long-term future expansion. Existing buildings on the site currently support maintenance and operations for the treatment plant. This property has a long history of soil and groundwater contamination. Since purchasing the site in 2006, the City has ... Read more