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Park staff reports major progress at Blacktail and other sites; identifies trail connection, Corps permitting and 2027 construction timeline
Summary
Parks staff told the Williams County Park Board on Nov. 18 that Cote D'Oreille and Lookout projects are largely complete, Blacktail campground paving and trails are mostly finished, and design work is underway for Epping Springbrook and Little Egypt. Staff flagged a 150–200-yard trail connection problem near Casey Gunlixson’s house and said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers added a regional review step that affects Little Egypt permitting.
Parks staff told the Williams County Park Board on Nov. 18 that several major park projects are substantially complete and that the board will soon consider related design and permitting steps.
Staff reported Cote D’Oreille and Lookout Park punch lists are largely closed: drainage issues and culvert work were addressed, new irrigation controls were installed and some tree replacements will be handled under warranty. “Right now, Kotaray looks great,” staff said, noting remaining landscaping and minor roadwork.
At Blacktail, staff said an extended construction season allowed the crew to finish campground paving,…
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