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City approves temporary access agreement with Ponderay for Black Rock cleanup work

Sandpoint City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Sandpoint leaders approved a memorandum of agreement allowing Ponderay contractors to use a trailhead access route for EPA-funded cleanup work at the Black Rock (Panhandle Smelting) site; Ponderay will manage closures, limit hauling to plant operating hours, and be responsible for any damage to city property.

Council approved an agreement April 1 permitting the city of Ponderay to access Sandpoint property temporarily to support the Black Rock (Panhandle Smelting) remediation project.

Kaylee Miller, Ponderay planning director, told council the remediation will start April 7 and is funded by an EPA multi-purpose grant with additional DEQ and ARPA support. The…

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