Allyson Ballard reports from the Coupeville Town Council meeting of Tue., Dec. 9, 2025 for the Whidbey News-Times. Read the whole story.
Summary by Perplexity AI
Coupeville will tackle long-awaited upgrades to aging utilities and street safety on Sixth Street next year after the town council approved a work order on December 9. The project, capped at about $148,444, will replace nearly century-old water and sewer mains, fix failing saddle taps and infiltration-prone concrete sewer lines, and add a stormwater catch basin east of Gould Street. Installed in 1929 and extended in the 1940s, the lines now need replacement, but officials hope construction can wrap by spring 2026. The work also includes a new pedestrian and bike lane, with efforts to minimize service outages for nearby homes.
They Said It
A memorandum from Mayor Molly Hughes presented at the meeting described the project as a “large job,” which the town has spent years saving up for.
