Capital Projects
Bellwood Public Works maintains a rolling program of capital improvements to streets, water and sewer infrastructure, stormwater systems, and parks. Each project below lists its current phase, approved budget, and expected timeline.
8 projects
- In Construction
Bridge Street Resurfacing
Full-depth resurfacing of Bridge Street between Oak Avenue and the river crossing, including new pavement markings, updated storm drain grates, and ADA-compliant curb ramps at all intersections along the corridor.
- Division
- Streets Division
- Approved budget
- $1.4 million
- Timeline
- July 2026 through December 2026
- Design
Oakhill Lift Station Rehabilitation
Replacement of aging pumps, motor controls, and electrical systems at the Oakhill sewer lift station, which serves the Oakhill subdivision and surrounding neighborhoods. The project also adds a backup generator to maintain service during power outages.
- Division
- Water and Sewer Division
- Approved budget
- $2.1 million
- Timeline
- Design July 2026 through March 2027, construction July 2027 through January 2028
- In Construction
Eastside Trail Extension, Phase Two
Extends the Eastside Trail from its current terminus at Birch Street to connect with the Riverside Drive greenway, adding a half mile of paved multi-use path, a pedestrian bridge over Willow Creek, and trailhead signage.
- Division
- Parks and Recreation
- Approved budget
- $980,000
- Timeline
- August 2026 through July 2027
- Planning
Willow Creek Drainage Improvements
Addresses recurring street flooding in the Southside district through channel widening, a new detention basin near Industrial Parkway, and upsized storm drain piping along the Willow Creek corridor. Currently under review by the Stormwater Advisory Committee.
- Division
- Stormwater Division
- Approved budget
- $3.6 million
- Timeline
- Planning through March 2027, construction beginning July 2027
- Completed
Oak Avenue Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Construction
Constructed new sidewalk along Oak Avenue between 2nd Avenue and Maple Avenue where none previously existed, and rebuilt eleven corner curb ramps to current ADA standards. Completed under budget and reopened to full pedestrian access ahead of schedule.
- Division
- Streets Division
- Approved budget
- $720,000
- Timeline
- July 2025 through May 2026
- Completed
4th Avenue Culvert Replacement
Replaced an undersized, deteriorating stormwater culvert beneath 4th Avenue at the Willow Creek crossing with a larger reinforced concrete box culvert designed to handle a 100-year storm event and reduce upstream flooding.
- Division
- Stormwater Division
- Approved budget
- $540,000
- Timeline
- October 2025 through December 2025
- Design
Public Works Annex Solar Retrofit
Adds a rooftop solar array and battery storage system to the Public Works Annex on Industrial Parkway, projected to offset roughly 60 percent of the facility's annual electricity use and provide backup power during outages for the vehicle fueling depot.
- Division
- Administration
- Approved budget
- $610,000
- Timeline
- Design May 2026 through January 2027, installation August 2027 through October 2027
- Planning
Citywide Water Meter Upgrade
Replaces roughly 11,000 aging mechanical water meters citywide with automated meter infrastructure, allowing remote reading, faster leak detection, and elimination of estimated billing. Funding strategy is under review as part of the multi-year capital plan.
- Division
- Water and Sewer Division
- Approved budget
- $4.2 million
- Timeline
- Planning through March 2027, phased installation July 2027 through December 2029