Posted on: February 1, 2021
To serve the community's interests and protect Lake Whatcom watershed health, we have developed this volunteer interest survey. The information gathered will help Whatcom County and its partners provide more opportunities for community members to...
Read on...
Additional Info...
Public Works - News
Posted on: January 27, 2021
Whatcom County Public Works plans to replace the Jackson Road Bridge over Terrell Creek in Birch Bay. The project is in the planning phase, and a size, type, and location analysis is underway. The public is encouraged to provide their input through an onl...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: December 31, 2020
Interwest Construction, Inc. will construct stormwater improvements along Harborview Road and Birch Bay Drive to upgrade drainage systems. These improvements include installing 2,000 linear feet of new storm pipe, installing 22 new catch basins, and const...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: November 19, 2020
Whatcom County Public Works (WCPW) has launched a new online tool for residents that shows active construction projects and snow routes called the County Travel Planner; it includes an interactive map so travelers can plan their routes. This is especially...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: October 27, 2020
P&P Excavating, LLC will construct stormwater improvements along Birch Point Drive at Nootka Loop (the east entrance to Birch Bay Village). These project improvements include installing a new catch basin with a check valve and additional storm pipe. T...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: October 19, 2020
A portion of Leeward Way will close from 7:00am to 7:00pm on weekdays starting Monday, October 26, through Friday, December 4. The closure will be about 150-feet north of Southgate Road. Crews will install a storm pipe to improve water drainage.
Additional Info...
Public Works - News
Posted on: September 2, 2020
Henifin Construction, LLC will construct stormwater improvements along Leeward Way to reduce standing water on the roadway during heavy rains. The work is scheduled to start on Monday, Oct. 5, the roadwork will begin at Leeward Way and Southgate Road, and...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: August 19, 2020
Whatcom County Public Works collaborated with Lummi Nation Public Works to repair 325 feet of levee along the Lummi River near its confluence with Lummi Bay. The levee protects portions of the Lummi Reservation, including public roadways, and is a critica...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: August 18, 2020
The southerly entrance to Edgewater Lane will close from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, August 26, for the installation of new storm pipe. The north entrance to Edgewater Lane will remain open.Visit the project website for additional information.
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: August 3, 2020
Whatcom County will improve the water quality of Lake Whatcom, the drinking water source for many city and county residents, with a project that will include installing a new 8-ft x 12-ft stormwater treatment vault and installing 600 feet of new stormwate...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: July 23, 2020
Pavement striping operations are scheduled from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 28, on the following roads;
• E. Smith Rd between Hannegan Rd & Guide Meridian
• W. Smith Rd between Guide Meridian & Ferndale City Limits
&a...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: July 21, 2020
Keen observation and quick action by the captain and crew of the Whatcom Chief saved two kayakers on Thursday, July 16. During a routine trip between Lummi Island and the mainland, Whatcom Chief Captain Gary Poole noticed a kayak in the distance that was ...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: July 16, 2020
Pavement Striping operations are scheduled from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 21, on Smith Road, from Hannegan to Northwest Drive. Drivers should expect long delays during this work. Please use alternate routes whenever possible.
Striping is also schedu...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: July 8, 2020
Pavement striping operations are scheduled from 6am to 6pm Wednesday, July 15 on Everson-Goshen Road from SR 542 (Mt. Baker Hwy) to E. Pole Road. Drivers should expect long delays during this work. Please use alternate routes whenever possible.
S...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: June 26, 2020
Whatcom County has scheduled chip sealing on Lummi Island beginning Tuesday, July 7 and continuing through Thursday, July 9 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. This project includes all paved county roads and will begin in the Hales Pass...
Read more
Public Works - News
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Pavement Striping operations are scheduled from 6am-6pm on Wednesday, June 24, for Everson Goshen Road. The affected portion of Everson Goshen Road is from Mt. Baker Hwy to E. Pole Road. Please use alternate routes when possible and plan for long delays w...
Read more
Public Works - News
Posted on: June 18, 2020
Each year Whatcom County Public Works selects roadways for preventative maintenance known as bituminous surface treatment, commonly known as chip sealing. Lummi Nation roadways are scheduled first, starting on June 22.
The following roads are scheduled for...
Read more
Public Works - News
Posted on: June 16, 2020
Each year Whatcom County Public Works selects roadways for preventative maintenance known as bituminous surface treatment, or commonly known as chip sealing. Most areas are selected on a rotating 10-12 year cycle. Roadways in three areas of What...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: April 30, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2020Media Contact: Marie Duckworth, Communications SpecialistPhone: 360-603-1103E-mail address: mduckwor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Single Day closure of Drayton Harbor Road to Occur on Monday, May 4, for Long-Arm Mowing
Drayto...
Read on...
Public Works - News
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Following Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 imposing a Shelter-in-Place Order and in an effort to minimize risk and maximum response to COVID19, we are implementing the following changes to the Lummi Island Ferry’s operations.
Additional Info...
Public Works - News