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County to revert to engineered wood fiber for playgrounds after public concerns; cost under $5,000 paid from REET

3204151 · May 6, 2025
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Following feedback from constituents and tribal representatives, county staff said Mason County will use engineered wood fiber (approved wood chips) at Union Park and Walker Park rather than rubberized surfacing; the work is budgeted in REET and the estimated cost is about $4,830 for both parks combined.

Mason County staff on May 5 told commissioners the county will revert to engineered wood fiber for play-surface material at Union Park and Walker Park after constituent concerns about rubberized chips.

Staff said feedback came from residents, employees and a representative of the Squaxin…

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