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Resident warns council of traffic, water and noise impacts from proposed Cumberland aggregate mine
Summary
Julius Stevens told the council the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and Asphalt Plant could operate 24/7 for decades, produce heavy truck traffic through Enumclaw and consume an estimated 175,000–250,000 gallons of water per day; he urged the city to review King County materials and submit comments by Aug. 7.
Julius Stevens, a resident of unincorporated King County, told councilors the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and Asphalt Plant will have regional impacts and urged the city to review King County’s project documents and participate in the comment period. "They're looking at 25 to 35 years of removing a gravel from the area," Stevens said, and warned that truck traffic and noise would affect Enumclaw and surrounding communities.
Stevens flagged specific operational concerns: he said the proposal contemplates 24‑hour operations and cited water‑use estimates of "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day." He also raised traffic concerns, saying the project could introduce "approximately 2 98 to 6 68 heavy trucks per day" through town. Stevens told the council King County’s comment period runs through Aug. 7 and left county materials with the city clerk for review.
Why it matters: if the project proceeds, long‑term heavy truck traffic and high daily water use could affect road maintenance, emergency services and local wells. The council did not take action on the matter at this meeting but was given notice to review the county record.
