Brightwater project public events and news releases
Public events
The Brightwater Center is now open. Learn more.
Brightwater Tunnel Media Kit
2012 Brightwater Project Cost Trend and Sewer Rate Impacts (PDF); also available as web page
Project Overview (and list of general contractors)
Brightwater: sewer hookups, septic systems and who pays
Brightwater Project Awards 2003-2012
November 15, 2012 news release -- Brightwater-to-Sound wastewater conveyance system begins full operation (also available as PDF)
MAP: Brightwater
MAP: Brightwater Conveyance System (tunnels)
MAP: Brightwater System Overall Hydraulic Profile
For use by reporters and editors -- to schedule interviews and get information about the King County Wastewater Treatment Division for print and broadcast, please contact Annie Kolb-Nelson, WTD media relations, at 206-263-6157. Visit the WTD newsroom.
Brightwater news releases
2012
Nov. 15, 2012 -- Brightwater-to-Sound wastewater conveyance system begins full operation
Oct. 9, 2012 -- Brightwater earns 'Best Project' honors in regional engineering competition
Sept. 18, 2012 -- Brightwater Center earns prestigious LEED® Platinum certification
July 2, 2012 -- Sewer utility work requires temporary traffic revisions along 73rd Ave. N. E. in Kenmore
Feb. 15, 2012 -- King County honored by NACWA Environmental Achievement Awards
Jan. 25, 2012 -- Brightwater project honored with state engineering achievement awards
Jan. 25, 2012 -- Infrastructure investments top 2012 priority list for clean-water utility
2011
Dec. 5, 2011 -- Brightwater tunneling contractors take top international industry honors
Dec. 5, 2011 -- Pump station glass art tower illuminates Brightwater's environmental purpose
Nov. 3, 2011 -- Brightwater partnership with IslandWood to broaden environmental education horizons
Oct. 11, 2011 -- King County’s clean-water utility hosts Brightwater Center open house, Oct. 15
Sept. 24, 2011 -- Public celebrates clean water as Brightwater begins operations
Sept. 15, 2011 -- Soon-to-open Brightwater plant already receiving kudos for energy efficiencies
Sept. 14, 2011 -- Public invited to celebrate Brightwater’s grand opening, Sept. 24
Sept. 6, 2011 -- Reported odors not related to Brightwater testing and startup
Aug. 17, 2011 -- No more daily grind — Brightwater tunnel mining now complete
July 13, 2011 -- Two tunnels soon to become one as Brightwater mining wraps up
June 1, 2011 -- Habitat restoration project planned at Horse Creek in Bothell
April 21, 2011 -- Earth Day event takes school outside for 125 students
>> More photos: Earth Day with the Executive (Facebook)
2010
Oct. 1, 2010 -- Construction resumes on final Brightwater tunnel; Tunnel machine rebuild completed on schedule, 1.9 miles of mining to go
June 24, 2010 -- Machines emerge in Bothell, Shoreline; tunneling now 85 percent complete
April 8, 2010 -- Infrastructure projects support regional environmental, economic goals; Clean-water investments a priority in 2010
April 5, 2010 -- Light at the end of the Brightwater tunnel as contractor inks deal to complete construction on "BT-3"
Feb. 18, 2010 -- King County Executive calls for new contractor to get Brightwater tunneling back on track
2009
Dec. 29, 2009 -- Engineers keep an eye on Brightwater tunnel alignment in Bothell
Dec. 18, 2009 -- Water quality quickly improves, beach reopened at West Point
Dec. 11, 2009 -- Brightwater outfall earns prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ engineering award
Sept. 10, 2009 -- Construction begins on Brightwater Environmental Education and Community Center
August 14, 2009 -- Brightwater tunnel boring machine repair plan in the works
June 23, 2009 -- Second tunnel boring machine to undergo needed repairs
June 8, 2009 -- Tunnel machine repairs to step up in late June
May 29, 2009 -- Brightwater tunnel machine temporarily idle for repairs and maintenance
May 27, 2009 -- No damage reported from broken water main at Brightwater construction site
May 19, 2009 -- Milestone reached on Brightwater tunneling, reclaimed water projects
May 19, 2009 -- Brightwater outfall earns local 'Project of the Year' award
May 7, 2009 -- Local architects praise Brightwater sustainability; Treatment plant education center wins prestigious design award
May 4, 2009 -- Brightwater outfall design team wins Award of Excellence
March 30, 2009 -- Construction accident reported at Brightwater central tunnel worksite
March 12, 2009 -- Sinkhole repairs complete, Kenmore road reopened
March 9, 2009 -- Repair work continues on Kenmore sinkhole
March 8, 2009 -- Brightwater project staff respond to Kenmore sinkhole
2008
Nov. 18, 2008 - Brightwater tunnel boring machine sees the light, marking major project milestone
Oct. 20, 2008 - Brightwater education event takes school outside for 160 local students
Sept. 9, 2008 - Smooth sailing for Brightwater outfall pipelines
Sept. 5, 2008 - Brightwater outfall pipeline tow rescheduled for late Sunday morning
Aug. 27, 2008 - Brightwater outfall construction to temporarily affect marine traffic from Everett to Shoreline
Aug. 6, 2008 - Brightwater project crew investigating reports of turbidity in Bothell's Horse Creek
April 24, 2008 - Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site on Saturday, May 10
April 17, 2008 - Lake Forest Park Water District and King County reach agreement on water supply program
Feb. 12, 2008 - Infrastructure investments, environmental improvements top clean-water agency priorities in 2008
2007
Oct. 22, 2007 - Education comes through volunteering at Brightwater habitat restoration event
July 17, 2007 - International interest in Brightwater Plant innovations
June 20, 2007 - Brightwater Environmental Education/Community Center receives state grant
May 21, 2007 - June 14 meeting will offer information on upcoming Brightwater construction bid package
April 23, 2007 - Sign up for Brightwater habitat restoration tours, April 28
March 21, 2007 - Christie True to head Wastewater Treatment Division
March 9, 2007 - Brightwater habitat project draws international visitors
March 6, 2007 - Wastewater infrastructure investments a major priority in 2007
Feb. 20, 2007 - Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site on Saturday, March 3
Jan. 24, 2007 - Community open house on Jan. 31 to focus on Brightwater construction at Point Wells
2006
Dec. 6, 2006 - Independent Analysis of Brightwater Geotechnical Report Confirms Lack of Seismic Faults
Nov. 21, 2006 - Snohomish County to receive its first Brightwater mitigation payment today
Nov. 2006 - Investigations continue into cause of fatal accident at Kenmore construction site
Nov. 13, 2006 - Report of fatal accident at Kenmore construction site
Oct. 20, 2006 - Report confirms no active faults on critical portion of Brightwater site
Oct. 15, 2006 - Final Brightwater tunneling bid comes in below estimate
Aug. 31, 2006 - Sims to join in celebration of apprenticeship programs at Seahawks 'Union Day' on Aug. 31
Aug. 30, 2006 - Concrete environmental benefits, cost savings found in Brightwater construction material
Aug. 22, 2006 - King County to seek contractors with design-build experience for outfall
Aug. 22, 2006 - Brightwater treatment technology promotes improvements to Puget Sound salmon and orcas
Aug. 15, 2006 - Habitat for Humanity finds a 'home' at Brightwater treatment plant site
Aug. 9, 2006 - King County selects contractor to build Brightwater central tunnel
July 11, 2006 - No evidence of active faults found in Brightwater seismic investigation
April 24, 2006 - Bid for Brightwater tunneling project $20 million below estimate
April 12, 2006 - Brightwater construction officially underway
Mar. 20, 2006 - King County secures major portion of 2006 funding for Brightwater reclaimed water project
Feb. 27, 2006 - Inflation and mitigation commitments affect Brightwater cost trend
Jan. 26, 2006 - Executive Sims recognized as 2005 'Economic Development Champion' for Brightwater-related work
2005
Dec. 29, 2005 - King County awards first Brightwater construction contract
Nov. 3, 2005 - Sims lauds King County's water conservation, says climate change requires continued savings; Executive says reclaimed water source an important part of future plans
Oct. 26, 2005 - Sims urges funding of Brightwater reclaimed water delivery system as climate change 'insurance'
Oct. 10, 2005 - Proposed agreement on Brightwater wastewater facilities will lead to 'a bright future' for two counties
Oct. 10, 2005 - Sims to describe details, benefits of Brightwater agreement with Snohomish County
Oct. 3, 2005 - County to procure design-build and construction management contracts for major marine outfall project
Sept. 23, 2005 - King County to hold public hearing on transfer of some Brightwater property for SR-9 widening project
Sept. 9, 2005 - Electrifying proposals requested for studying energy technologies at future Brightwater treatment plant
Aug. 2, 2005 - Brightwater called an 'extraordinary facility' by awards jury for landscape architects organization
July 27, 2005 - King County seeking bids for first major Brightwater construction contract
July 27, 2005 - Route 9 location reaffirmed as 'optimal site' for Brightwater wastewater treatment plant
July 19, 2005 - No major changes needed in environmental impact statement for Brightwater wastewater treatment system
July 14, 2005 - Bothell, King County agree on ways to mitigate impact of Brightwater wastewater facilities
June 24, 2005 - King County to enhance streams at Brightwater site with fallen trees from highway project
June 21, 2005 - Superior Court affirms decision upholding Brightwater project
June 20, 2005 - Brightwater Project Labor Agreement benefits workers, community
June 15, 2005 - Brightwater project receives major environmental permit from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
May 9, 2005 - King County challenges legality of Snohomish County requirements on Brightwater wastewater facilities
April 26, 2005 - Proposed Brightwater labor agreement would ensure timely, cost-effective construction
April 4 , 2005 - King County and StockPot Inc. reach agreement to relocate culinary campus from Brightwater site
March 18, 2005 - King County promises to protect water quality while building Brightwater Treatment Plant
March 17, 2005 - Superior Court upholds growth management decisions on Brightwater as an essential public facility
March 17, 2005 - New wastewater treatment filters will help provide drought-proof source of reclaimed water
March 11, 2005 - Sammamish Valley Grange hosts open house March 19 on Brightwater reclaimed water program
March 3, 2005 - Largest industrial land acquisition for a public project earns project of the year award
Jan. 20, 2005 - Open house Feb. 3 about public art in Brightwater wastewater facilities
Jan. 7, 2005 - Fire, police training planned for vacant office building in north Bothell
2004
Nov. 5, 2004 - King County helping Snohomish County Fire District 7 conduct firefighter training
Oct. 14, 2004 - Open house Oct. 28 at new Brightwater Project Office
Sept. 29, 2004 - King County using seismic findings in design of Brightwater Treatment Plant
Sept. 22, 2004 - Hearing examiner approves shoreline permit for Brightwater tunnel portal, Puget Sound outfall
Sept. 10, 2004 - Three public meetings in September on reducing impacts of Brightwater wastewater pipeline
Sept. 3, 2004 - New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system
Aug. 3, 2004 - Brightwater Final Environmental Impact Statement ruled adequate
July 29, 2004 - Community meeting Aug. 10 in Woodinville on design, mitigation for Brightwater treatment system
July 7, 2004 - King County and Campbell settle appeal of Brightwater FEIS
June 8, 2004 - Community meeting June 23 on shaping design of Brightwater Treatment Plant
June 2, 2004 - Early construction contract for Brightwater should streamline project, reducing costs, impacts and schedule
May 4, 2004 - New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system
April 21, 2004 - Brightwater project earns international award for public participation process
April 7, 2004 - New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system
March 9, 2004 - Learn about tunnel construction for Brightwater pipelines at public meetings in Kenmore, Bothell, Shoreline
March 3, 2004 - First Brightwater permit application includes plan for protecting nearshore habitat in Puget Sound
Jan. 28, 2004 - New information available about plans for Brightwater treatment system
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