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City staff pursuing permits to remove overwater structures after Ecology complaint; council told demolition funding is in 2025 budget
Summary
Staff told council an anonymous complaint alleging discharge from pilings prompted a Department of Ecology notice; the city has requested phased demolition of overwater structures from WSDOT and has included demolition in the 2025 budget while awaiting permitting approvals.
City staff told the Port Orchard City Council that an anonymous report to the Department of Ecology alleged an illicit discharge related to pilings and overwater structures along the proposed Bay Street pedestrian pathway. Staff said the complaint referenced creosote and possible paint debris.
Public works staff (Mr. Bridal) said he provided a virtual tour and invited Ecology’s stormwater permit coordinator to inspect the site. The city has formally requested phasing for the…
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