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Council approves joint infrastructure planning for Clark and Groveland beaches to prioritize shoreline repairs
Summary
Council approved a refined joint infrastructure plan for Clark and Groveland Beach Parks that prioritizes repair and replacement of aging overwater structures, bulkheads and shoreline facilities and directs staff to pursue permitting and funding pathways.
The Mercer Island City Council approved a refined “joint infrastructure plan” to prioritize near-term repair and replacement of shoreline structures and waterfront amenities at Clark and Groveland Beach Parks, directing staff to begin design, permitting and community engagement.
Why it matters: both parks were developed in the 1960s–1970s, and staff reported deteriorating sheet piles, bulkheads, stairs and pathways. City staff emphasized that many current waterfront structures would be difficult to permit under today’s environmental rules, so the plan focuses on replacing failing infrastructure while evaluating opportunities for habitat-friendly alternatives and shoreline restoration.
Key points from staff
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