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Resident warns council that proposed Cumberland aggregate mine could increase truck traffic and water use
Summary
During public comment, Julius Stevens urged Eden Plus leaders to review King County materials on a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant, citing an estimated 25–35 years of extraction, 298–668 heavy trucks per day and 175,000–250,000 gallons per day of water demand; King County is accepting comments through Aug. 7.
A resident told the council a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant could have long-term regional impacts on traffic, noise and water.
"They're looking at 25 to 35 years of removing gravel from the area," Julius Stevens said during public comment, urging the council to review the King County project materials. He warned the operation could bring an estimated "298 to 668 heavy trucks per day" through Enumclaw and said the plant would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Stevens also said the project documents indicate a daily water need of "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day" and suggested the council examine potential effects on local wells and emergency services. He left a copy of the King County release with the city clerk and noted that King County is accepting comments through Aug. 7.
The council did not take action on the project at this meeting; Stevens' remarks were entered as public comment for staff and council consideration.
