# Planned developments in Washburn County, WI

Boardwalk found 56 planned projects in Washburn County, WI in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Village of Birchwood Plan Commission Committee agenda for Aug 24, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/washburn/

## Washburn County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 56 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Aug 24, 2026, Village of Birchwood Plan Commission Committee |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Washburn County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 25 | 45% |
| Development decisions | 15 | 27% |
| Public and institutional | 6 | 11% |
| Commercial | 4 | 7% |
| Residential | 4 | 7% |
| Agricultural | 2 | 4% |

## Recent projects in Washburn County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wedging Road Project Infrastructure Improvements | Minong, WI | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Open Road Project Infrastructure Improvements | Minong, WI | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 8, 2026 |
| $216,800 Lakes Street Water System Improvements | Spooner, WI | Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 17,000-Square-Foot Library Expansion | Spooner, WI | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Approved | May 5, 2026 |
| 2026 Road Plan Infrastructure Improvements | Minong, WI | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Sucker Creek Road and Woodlawn Road Blacktopping Project | Birchwood, WI | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Apr 13, 2026 |
| TID 1 Infrastructure and Tennis Court Renovation Project | Birchwood, WI | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Library Project Design and Feasibility Study | Spooner, WI | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | In design | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Lagoon Road Bridge Rehabilitation | Washburn County, WI | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Minong Flowage Dam Spillway and Retaining Wall Repairs | Washburn County, WI | Zero6 Energy | Dams and levees | Not stated in filing | In design | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Hospital ER Expansion | Spooner, WI | Spooner Health | Hospitals | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Storage Building and Parking Expansion | Birchwood, WI | Birchwood School District | Schools | Not stated in filing | Approved | Nov 11, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 56 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Washburn County

- Birchwood, WI · 20 projects
- Shell Lake, WI · 9 projects
- Spooner, WI · 9 projects
- Minong, WI · 7 projects
- Trego, WI · 6 projects

## Nearby places

- [Burnett County, WI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/burnett/) · 86 projects
- [Douglas County, WI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/douglas/) · 230+ projects
- [Sawyer County, WI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/sawyer/) · 130+ projects
- [Barron County, WI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/barron/) · 220+ projects
- [Rusk County, WI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/rusk/) · 100+ projects
- [Polk County, WI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/polk/) · 120+ projects

All places in Wisconsin: [Wisconsin](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/)

## Questions about Washburn County

### What's planned in Washburn County, WI?

Boardwalk found 56 planned projects in Washburn County, WI in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Village of Birchwood Plan Commission Committee agenda for Aug 24, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Washburn County projects come from public meeting records, such as Village of Birchwood Plan Commission Committee agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Washburn County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Washburn County, WI", boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/washburn/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count