NE 111th PL & 127th PL NE Infiltration Wells

NE 111th PL Water Quality Map

The NE 111th PL and 127th PL NE Water Quality Project supports the City Council’s "Sustainable Environment" and “Dependable Infrastructure” goals. This project installs a stormwater filter vault and five new infiltration wells to help reduce neighborhood flooding and contribute to a healthy Forbes Creek.

These deep wells allow rainwater runoff to soak into the ground, where soil acts like sponge and natural water filter. Before rainwater runoff enters the wells, it will pass through a filter vault to remove oil, trash, dirt, and other pollutants.

While this upgrade helps clean our rainwater runoff, we still need your help to keep the water as clean as possible.

Visit www.kirklandwa.gov/cleanwater to learn how you can help.

Image showing how infiltration wells work, rainwater runoff enters storm drains, filter vaults remove pollutants, water enters the well and soaks in 20-50 feet underground

This project is funded in part by grants from the Washington Department of Ecology and the King County Flood Control District.

Previous Updates

(Jan. 13, 2025) -- 111th Avenue Northeast is expected to be paved this Friday, Jan. 17. Asphalt was removed today in preparation, and residents have access to their driveways. Thank you for your patience, work is nearly complete on this project.

(Dec. 6, 2024) -- The infiltration well project is on schedule to complete work this winter. Final paving timeline is still to be determined.

(Oct 31, 2024) -- Drilling the infiltration wells is expected to begin Monday, Nov. 5. Drilling the wells is expected to take at least two weeks, and will be loud for nearby residents. Drilling is expected to begin at 8 a.m.

(Oct. 21, 2024) -- Construction is planned to begin on Monday, Oct. 28. 111th Avenue Northeast will be closed through the end of the year except for local access.

(April 19, 2024) -- The Kirkland City Council will consider on May 7 whether to award a construction contract to Northwest Cascade, Inc. If awarded, construction is expected to begin in June.

Location

11019 127th Pl NE, Kirkland 98033 View Map

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Discussions

Contact Us

Scott Gonsar

sgonsar@kirklandwa.gov

Project Engineer

425-587-3830

Rosalie Wessels

rwessels@kirklandwa.gov

Community Engagement Coordinator

425-587-3877

Weekly Update

(Jan. 24, 2025) -- This project is complete and the contractor is vacating the site. Thank you to the neighborhood for your patience and understanding during this construction phase.