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Port Accepts Final Contract for Bay Street Demolition, Eyes Tank Removal
Summary
The Port of Pemberton formally accepted final completion of a demolition contract with Skycorp Ltd. for properties at 521 and 525 Bay Street. Commissioners were told the demolition and hazardous‑materials abatement were completed on time and under the original estimate; underground tank removal will follow in late April or May.
The Port of Pemberton Board of Commissioners on April 8 accepted final completion of the demolition contract for properties at 521 and 525 Bay Street, authorizing the record that Skycorp Ltd. finished structure removal and hazardous‑materials abatement and that the port will proceed to the next phase of underground tank removal.
The board was told Skycorp separated materials on site, removed petroleum and asbestos, processed recyclable wood and metal, and transported materials to an off‑site processor in eastern Washington. Staff reported there were no change orders and the contract came in substantially below an earlier estimate. Staff said the demolition contract final cost was spoken in the meeting as “58.03 12” (as read aloud by staff); commissioners were told the pre‑project estimate had been about $95,000. The board approved final acceptance on a recorded voice vote.
The nut graf: the port now moves from above‑ground structure removal to a multi‑stage soil and tank remediation process that staff estimated would begin in late April or early May and should take roughly 90 days for excavation and staged remediation per tank. Department of Ecology staff will perform final inspections; staff said the port does not expect a “no further action” letter for about three years while monitoring continues.
Commissioners asked about fencing, final site condition and future development. Staff said the site will remain fenced during tank removal and remediation, then will be graded and flattened so it is “ready for development” and that the site is zoned downtown commercial mixed use with a 50‑foot setback from the shoreline. Staff noted that the lot is less than an acre and that some filled shoreline does not count as acreage under state rules.
The board discussed development constraints including a 45‑foot typical height limit in the downtown zone (three stories plus base), the possibility of height exceptions, and shoreline/stabilization work that future developers may need to address. Staff said the shoreline currently consists of older asphalt revetment adjacent to a boat launch and that redevelopment could require soft‑shore or other permitting work.
The motion to accept the final contract passed unanimously. Staff said the port will begin removal of five underground tanks in sequence, with testing and biodegradation treatment during the excavation and additional testing before backfilling. Department of Ecology will monitor and sign off on the remediation steps.
Less critical details include staff plans to discuss longer‑term options for the property at a future retreat; staff noted the site could be discussed for laydown or breakwater staging during later project planning.
