Bellevue Utilities has completed construction on the water reservoir and pump station in Bellevue’s Horizon View neighborhood.
Community Ribbon Cutting
To celebrate the completion of the new reservoir and pump station, neighbors were invited to a community ribbon-cutting ceremony with remarks from city leadership and a tour with the project team. The event was livestreamed on Bellevue TV, and the recording is available here:
Project Location
The facility is located at 4809 151st Ave. SE. The work was done in two main phases: (1) construction of the new pump station building while keeping the existing pump station and reservoir in service, (2) then removal of the existing pump station and reservoir to construct the new reservoir. New water mains and a sewer pipe were constructed in 151st Avenue Southeast between the site and Southeast 47th Place. The site has been paved and landscaped with trees and shrubs.
Why this project was needed
The aging reservoir and pump station are critical water storage and supply facilities for the area. Both facilities needed replacement to enhance seismic resilience, protect water quality, increase storage volume, and maintain a high level of reliability for drinking water and fire protection to the neighborhood and surrounding area.
This project was part of Utilities' rehabilitation and replacement program, established to maintain the area’s water service infrastructure.
Schedule
Please refer to the schedule below for a snapshot of the project timeline and what to expect over the next few years. The City will provide further communication about the project status and anticipated impacts at later stages.
- Alternatives Evaluation: June 2020 to June 2021
- Preliminary Design: June 2021 to December 2021
- Final Design & Permitting: December 2021 to May 2023
- Preconstruction: May 2023 to September 2023
- Construction: September 2023 to early 2026