Projects & Studies
Current Studies
There are no recent Engineering studies to show.
Current Projects
Read about the City’s current construction projects by clicking the links below:
- 1st Avenue Reconstruction
- 8th St SW & 8th Ave SE Roundabout
- 8th St SW & 14th Ave SE Roundabout
- 8th St SW & Falcon Drive Roundabout
- 8th St SW Reconstruction
- 9th St NE Reconstruction
- 36th Ave SW Reconstruction
- Townsend Park Watershed Improvements
Stages of a Project
The Engineering Department manages all City infrastructure projects. A single construction project involves several steps, which can occur over a period of several years.
Goal |
Construction projects are never undertaken on a whim. All projects start because there is a clear need that requires resolution. |
Budget |
Before a project can even begin, the City Council must approve a project budget. The budget can span multiple years, as there are many steps that require funding. |
Study |
Sometimes third-party studies are used to learn more about the scope of the existing issue and propose potential solutions to meet the project goals. |
Design |
The project is carefully thought out and designed on paper before any physical construction begins. |
Relocation |
Often, new construction requires the relocation of existing utilities. The City must coordinate with private utility companies to coordinate relocations. |
Letting |
The City receives bids from different companies for the construction work and awards the project to the lowest bidder. |
Construction |
The project is physically constructed. For larger projects, this may take multiple construction seasons. |
Restoration |
Construction often requires digging and/or driving heavy machinery around the project site. The last step in any project is to restore the surrounding landscaping. |