Utilities Archives

Horton and W. Bakerview Lift Stations

Project Overview: EU183 This first phase of this project assessed the Horton and W. Bakerview lift stations to determine the appropriate repairs and/or upgrades needed to handle future sewage. The upgrades will likely be constructed in fall 2025 or spring 2026. This project is funded by City sewer funds. Project Status – 2025 We plan ... Read more

Park Place Stormwater Facility Rebuild

Project Overview: EV155 This project retrofits 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 treats roughly 105 acres of mixed development and forested area within the Lake Whatcom Watershed. The project improves the phosphorus treatment by utilizing cutting-edge technology, ... Read more

Lake Padden Lift Stations

Project Overview: EU181 Upgrade the aging three facility sewer lift station system serving the east side of Lake Padden Park, including the Dog Park bathroom, the Picnic Area bathroom, and the Lake Padden Golf Course main buildings. Funded with City funds- Greenways III and REET funding sources. Status – January 2022 Accomplishments: Construction complete. Next milestone: 1-year warranty ... Read more

Annual Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Project Overview: EU-0178 Annual program for replacement and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer mains and manholes via open-trench and trenchless methods. This project will rehabilitate or replace sewer mains and manholes which are deteriorated or have reached the end of their service life. The program also includes elements to reduce or eliminate stormwater inflow and groundwater infiltration ... Read more

2018 Watermain Replacements

Project Overview: EW-0233 Watermain replacement on E. Maplewood Street (6″ cast iron 1926) from Northwest Ave to Meridian Street and Lorraine Ellis Court (4″ cast iron, 1927.) Funding from City water utility funds. Status – February 2021 Accomplishment: Certificate of Completion signed on March 4, 2020. Previous accomplishments: Next Milestone: 1 Year Warranty Period – ends March ... Read more

LED Streetlights

Converting all City-owned streetlights to more energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures.