Capital Improvement Projects

The following capital projects were included in the biennial budget, ensuring the City continues to address infrastructure needs for today and tomorrow.

22ND STREET & TERRACE AVENUE CONNECTOR ROAD

To improve traffic circulation, provide a pedestrian connection, include utility improvements, and relieve traffic concerns raised by residents due to development in the area. Design: 2023-2024 / Construction: 2026-2027

AVERILL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE I

Replace old playground equipment and increase recreational activities at Averill Field. Phase 1 consists of playground expansion, playground equipment replacement, walkways, utilities, and landscaping. Sports court construction is dependent on the bid amount. Design: 2022-2023 / Construction: 2023

NORTH SEWER TRUNK LINE

Approximately 3,100 linear feet of 18-inch sewer pipe will be installed from Lakemount Drive south along Avenue D then west to Bonneville Avenue to 16th Street. Approximately 750 linear feet of 12-inch sewer pipe will be installed along Bonneville Avenue from 14th Street to 16th Street. Design and permitting: 2022-2023 / Construction: 2024

NORTH ZONE RESERVOIR COATING

Recoating the North Zone Reservoir in order to replace the coating that was done in 2011 that is now failing and has become a maintenance issue. Design: 2023 / Construction: 2024

PILCHUCK PARK BANK STABILIZATION

Construct a vegetated reinforced slope by placing rock in a geogrid reinforcement material to help create layers. The upper layers will have topsoil with a seed mix, with large woody debris or root wads anchored at the bottom of the slope. Design and permitting: 2022-2023 / Construction: 2024

RAINIER STREET UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS

Replacement of approximately 1,800 linear feet of the Rainier Lift Station’s force main along Rainier Street from Willow Avenue to Second Street and along Second Street to Avenue A. Approximately 500 linear feet of water pipe will be replaced, along with sewer and storm improvements. Design: 2022 / Construction: 2023

VETERANS MEMORIAL

Create a Veterans Memorial next to the Carnegie Building, as well as returning the original plinth from the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Cemetery to the Carnegie site. Design: 2022 / Construction: 2023