Ocean Shores says all landowners signed off; sacrificial berm deliveries begin at south end

Summary

City staff announced that property owners and tribal parties have signed easements allowing construction of a sacrificial berm at the south end. Northwest Rock began deliveries; Damon Point access may close briefly during placement. City staff said the berm could protect infrastructure and homes and estimated potential savings to city assets.

Ocean Shores staff told the Public Works Committee that all parties with property or interest along the south end have provided permission for the construction of a sacrificial berm, allowing rock deliveries to begin. Northwest Rock was on-site to start deliveries, and city staff said Marshall will supervise placement with public-works project management support.

Staff said the berm is intended to reduce erosion risk to city infrastructure and nearby homes. Letters from the state Department of Commerce were noted in the meeting confirming easement and trespass coordination. The city estimated the berm could save roughly $1,000,000 in avoided damage to city infrastructure, though staff did not provide a construction timeline for completion or a finalized budget in the meeting.

The city warned that work at Damon Point will require temporary closures: staff said Damon Point would be closed for a couple of weeks while rock is placed. City staff did not announce required permits or final staging dates at the meeting, but said legal and easement agreements are in hand and construction was beginning.