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Residents warn proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine would bring heavy truck traffic, water and noise impacts
Summary
At the council’s public comment period, Julius Stevens and Linda Stevens urged scrutiny of a proposed Cumberland-area aggregate mine, citing estimates of 298–668 heavy trucks per day, 24/7 operations, and daily water needs of 175,000–250,000 gallons; they asked the council to review King County materials and consider land conservation options.
Julius Stevens, a resident of unincorporated King County near Enumclaw, told the council that the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and asphalt plant could operate for 25–35 years and generate heavy truck traffic that would pass through Enumclaw. “They’re looking at 25 to 35 years of removing gravel from the area,” Stevens said, warning the project could send “approximately 298 to 668 heavy trucks per day” through town and operate “24 hour[s], 7 days a week.”
Stevens also cited projected water use of “175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day” for the operation and said noise, road wear and impacts to emergency services could be significant. He urged the council to review the King County project documents and noted public comment to King County remains open through Aug. 7.
Linda Stevens, speaking separately, urged the council and county to consider conserving roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland near Lizard Mountain for recreation and groundwater protection. She said longtime local recreational access and wells could be harmed by large-scale removal and encouraged discussions with county and state conservation partners.
