Contract awards in early September marked significant steps for two major construction projects in Seattle exceeding $5 million and unrelated to roads. On September 2, the U.S. Coast Guard awarded Whiting-Turner a $137 million phase 1A contract to modernize Base Seattle. The work includes widening slips, upgrading berths for polar security cutters, demolishing a building, stabilizing the waterfront, and recapitalizing small boat docks and a boathouse.
Wastewater Project Advances
King County's Wastewater Treatment Division selected Kiewit Infrastructure West for preconstruction services on the Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station. The $5.5 million preconstruction contract supports a total project estimated at $400 million to $450 million, with construction costs around $220 million. Work is slated to begin in 2027.
These awards position the selected firms for substantial roles in the projects. No specific details on additional professional opportunities beyond the primary contracts were reported in available sources.
The Kraken ice complex announcement on September 10 referenced a $60 million project in nearby Kirkland, but details fell outside the strict Seattle focus and date parameters for new developments.
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