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Residents warn council that proposed Cumberland aggregate mine could bring heavy truck traffic, noise and high water use
Summary
A resident told council that the Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant proposal could run 25–35 years, operate 24/7, bring heavy truck traffic through Enumclaw, and use 175,000–250,000 gallons of water per day; King County is taking comments through Aug. 7, the speaker said.
Julius Stevens, a resident of unincorporated King County who spoke to the council from outside Enumclaw, urged the city to consider the regional impacts of a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant. Stevens said project materials describe "25 to 35 years of removing gravel from the area" and warned that the operation would be effectively continuous: "it literally is a 24 hour operation 7 days a week." He highlighted traffic and safety concerns, warning that the plan would add heavy trucks to local roads and strain police and fire services.
Stevens also cited projected water use and noise as likely impacts, telling the council the proposal contemplates "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day" to run the operation. He noted King County has been evaluating the project for two years, referenced prior community briefings in 2024, and said the county is accepting comments through August 7. He left copies of county materials with the city clerk and urged the council to review the King County project documents.
