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Neighbors complain to council about tree, landscaping damage during Ziply fiber work

2115093 · January 15, 2025
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Summary

Several Sammamish residents used public comment to say Ziply (fiber contractor) work in neighborhoods has damaged mature trees, gardens and lawns and that utility restoration and notification have been inadequate.

Multiple Sammamish residents raised concerns in public comment at the Jan. 14 study session about damage they say occurred during recent Ziply fiber construction in neighborhood rights‑of‑way.

Mary North, who lives in Timberline north of Sahalee, told the council crews had “ripped up lawns,” cut through irrigation lines and damaged roots of mature trees while installing fiber. “How does one restore a 100‑year‑old tree?” she asked, urging the…

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