Somerset Fire Flow Improvements Project

The City of Bellevue is pursuing a project to improve fire flow in the Somerset Highlands neighborhood.

During a fire, the Bellevue Fire Department relies on the water system to deliver flow to hydrants. “Fire flow” refers to the volume of water that can flow out of a hydrant without losing too much pressure in the rest of the water system.

The City is studying a range of options to identify the best way to improve fire flow in the Somerset Highlands neighborhood to meet current standards, and we want to hear from you.

With this online open house, you can learn more about this project, current conditions, and next steps, as well as share your thoughts on project alternatives. Please provide your feedback by August 13, 2021. Thank you for your participation!

How to use this online open house:

1. Review the project information and proposed alternatives in the tabs below.
2. In the “Share Feedback” tab, use the text box after each alternative to share your feedback.
3. Submit any questions in the “Questions” tab – or contact the project team any time

The map above shows the area that will receive fire flow improvements, located between Highland Drive, Somerset Boulevard SE, Somerset Avenue SE, and 136th Place SE, as well as the area that may be impacted by different improvement scenarios.