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Kirkland Council Approves Temporary Booster Pump Station to Address Highlands Low Water Pressure

Kirkland City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Council approved advancing Alternative 4 — a temporary regional booster pump station and two check valves — to final design after staff presented a 30% design estimate of about $1.45 million and an aggressive procurement schedule to meet peak 2026 demand.

The Kirkland City Council on Jan. 6 authorized staff to advance a temporary regional booster pump station (Alternative 4) intended to restore water pressure in the Upper Highlands neighborhood.

Staff presented a 30% design, describing three main components: a regional pump station sited at the north portion of the community, and two check‑valve isolation stations (north and south) to create a new 5‑10 pressure zone. Based on the 30% design, presenters estimated the project would cost about…

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