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Bellevue utilities propose $478 million, 6-year CIP; water main work and larger reservoir drive increases
Summary
Bellevue Utilities presented a proposed $478 million 2027'2 Capital Improvement Program, with $287 million for water projects (including an expanded 6-million-gallon Maidenbauer South Reservoir), $105 million for sewer, and $86 million for stormwater; staff said the plan accelerates water-main replacement and addresses project cost escalations.
Bellevue's Environmental Services Commission heard an informational briefing April 2 on the proposed 2027'2 Utilities Capital Improvement Program, a $478 million six-year plan that staff said prioritizes renewal and replacement of aging water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
"The CIP is a critical component of utilities' ability to continue providing reliable water, wastewater, and stormwater services to our customers," said Dave Veish, assistant director of engineering for utilities. He told commissioners the proposed six-year total is roughly $182 million higher than the current adopted CIP and that water projects account for about 60 percent of the increase.
Staff presented fund-level totals: approximately $287 million for the Water Fund, $105 million for the Sewer Fund and $86 million for the Storm and Surface Water Fund, for a combined proposed CIP of about $478 million. Bridal Shah, the utilities' CIP portfolio manager, said the increase reflects a mix of accelerated project schedules, scope changes and higher construction costs.
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