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State Parks outlines Nehalem Bay rebuild, says phased closures to begin in November
Summary
Oregon State Parks told Wheeler council the Nehalem Bay State Park utility and facilities rebuild will begin mobilization Nov. 1, proceed into next summer and require phased area closures; the $8 million‑scale project replaces aging water, sewer and electrical systems, adds staff housing and upgrades restrooms and roads.
Katie Dawson, construction project manager for the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, told the Wheeler City Council on Oct. 15 that the Nehalem Bay State Park rebuild will replace worn utilities, add staff housing and upgrade restrooms and entry roadways, and that construction mobilization is expected to begin Nov. 1.
The project, described by presenters as a multi‑million‑dollar effort (roughly $8 million), has completed design and permitting and is now in contracting with the apparent low bidder. "The project is scheduled to start this fall and to proceed into the summer of next year," Dawson said, and she described a phased…
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