Langley Council Unanimously Approves Major Infrastructure Contract, Construction Set

On November 14 the Langley City Council unanimously approved the construction contract for the Langley Infrastructure Project, a bundled program designed to remedy critical deficiencies in water, sewer and stormwater systems across the city. The council action followed years of planning and design work and formally authorizes moving into physical construction.

City public works staff identified Earthwork Solutions LLC as the apparent low bidder, with a total bid of about $9,046,791. The project as approved bundles 15 component projects under a single program to achieve efficiencies in contracting and coordination. City officials said the program is funded by seven sources, among them a $4 million voter approved bond and a roughly $3 million grant from Island County.

Officials told the council that construction is expected to begin in March 2026, pending a pre construction meeting that will finalize the schedule. The city said it will share detailed timing, including staging and anticipated impacts to streets and utility services, through the city public works communications channels. That outreach is intended to help residents and businesses plan for short term disruptions and to coordinate any necessary traffic or access adjustments.

For Island County residents the project addresses pressing local concerns. Upgrades to water and sewer systems are intended to improve reliability and reduce emergency repair needs, while stormwater improvements aim to reduce flooding and improve drainage in low lying neighborhoods. The scale of the contract and the mix of funding sources reflect both local voter support and regional partnership with Island County to address infrastructure backlogs.

Municipal leaders framed the vote as the transition from planning to construction, a milestone for a town that undertook public outreach and technical studies before assembling the package. Combining multiple projects under one procurement was intended to limit overall disruption and to create savings compared with separate contracts, while allowing coordinated sequencing across neighborhoods.

Residents should expect communications from city public works with more detailed schedules, notices about road work, and guidance on any temporary service interruptions. Property owners and businesses near identified project components will likely receive site specific information before work begins.

The approval also highlights the financial commitments that small cities must marshal to maintain and modernize essential systems. Voter approval of the $4 million bond was a local expression of support, while the Island County grant underscores the role of regional cooperation. As Langley moves into construction next spring, the project will be a test of how well planning, funding and community engagement translate into tangible improvements for daily life in the city.