Project Topic: Utilities

Woburn Sewer Replacement

Project Overview: EU190 This project will replace sewer mains in the following areas: Open cut methods will be utilized to replace the existing mains with the exception of Barkley Boulevard, which will use directional boring (horizontal directional drilling).  There will be extensive traffic disruptions with this project with the center lane of Woburn closed to ... Read more

Donald Ave Water Quality Retrofit

Grassy field next to road looking over the water
Project Overview: EV171 This project will improve water quality in Lake Whatcom by retrofitting an existing stormwater treatment facility on Northshore Drive near Donald Avenue. Work along Northshore Drive and Donald Avenue east of Northshore is expected. This site is located adjacent to a two-lane road without an easy detour. Work will be planned to ... Read more

Valencia Street Watermain Replacement

Map showing utility improvements along Valencia Street
Project Overview: EW238 This project involves the replacement of the following within the Valencia Street corridor: Following the utility replacements, the corridor roadway will have hardscape replaced and upgraded as needed, as well as a full overlay. The purpose of this project is to provide required maintenance of existing utilities to ensure reliability. Funding for ... Read more

Meridian Sewer Main Improvements – South of I-5 to North of Van Wyck Road

Corner of Meridian Street that is part of the EU-0184 project
Project Overview: EU184 Meridian Street is a 5-lane principal arterial street in north Bellingham serving the Birchwood and Cornwall Park neighborhoods south of Interstate 5 and serving the Meridian neighborhood north of I-5 as State Route 539. The project limits are from approximately 800 feet north of Van Wyck Road and approximately 800 feet south ... Read more

Horton and W. Bakerview Lift Stations

​​​​​​​​​​​Project Overview: EU183 This project will assess the two lift stations and determine the appropriate repairs and/or upgrades needed to handle the future sanitary sewer capacity at the lift stations. Once a determination has been made the project will move to design and construction. This project is funded by City sewer funds. Status – August 2022 Accomplishments: Carollo ... Read more

Park Place Stormwater Facility Rebuild

Aerial image showing construction work near Lake Whatcom
​​Project Overview: EV155​ This project will retrofit the City of Bellingham’s Park Place Sand Filter Facility to significantly increase the facility’s ability to remove phosphorus from stormwater runoff. The reconstructed Park Place facility will treat roughly 105 acres of mixed development and forested area within the Lake Whatcom Watershed. The project will improve the phosphorus treatment by ... Read more
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