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Neighbor warns council proposed Cumberland aggregate mine would bring heavy trucks, round‑the‑clock operations and water use concerns
Summary
Resident Julius Stevens told the council the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and asphalt plant could operate 24/7, add about 298–668 heavy trucks per day through Enumclaw, and require 175,000–250,000 gallons of water daily; he urged the city to review King County documents and noted the county comment period runs through Aug. 7.
Julius Stevens, a resident living just outside Enumclaw, urged the council to scrutinize King County permit documents for the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and Asphalt Plant and to consider regional impacts.
Stevens told councilors the project proposal could remove gravel for 25–35 years and run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He warned of heavy truck traffic that "will be coming through town during those time periods," quantifying the estimate as "about 298 to 668 heavy trucks per day," and said the operation’s water needs could be "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day." He also raised concerns about noise, road wear and effects on police and fire services.
Stevens said King County has been examining the proposal for two years, that a prior community briefing occurred in 2024, and that the county’s public-comment window is open through Aug. 7. He left a copy of the county’s materials with the city clerk and asked the council to review the project details.
Councilors did not take immediate action during public comment; the speaker urged residents to submit comments directly to King County before the deadline.
