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Residents warn council the proposed Cumberland aggregate mine could bring long-term truck traffic, water and noise impacts
Summary
Speakers at the Enumclaw public-comment period urged the council to review King County project materials on a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant, citing 25–35 years of gravel removal, 24/7 operations, large water demands, and increased truck traffic and noise; King County is accepting comments through Aug. 7.
Julius Stevens, who said he lives in unincorporated King County just outside Enumclaw, told the council he distributed materials to council locations and urged members to review King County's project documents for a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant. He said the proposal envisions "25 to 35 years of removing gravel from the area" and warned of significant regional impacts from truck traffic, noise and water use.
Stevens cited project estimates in his remarks — noting 24/7 operations and what the transcript recorded as "approximately 2.98 to 6 68 heavy trucks per day" — and said the project application lists daily water needs in the range of "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day." He asked the council to review the King County project number on the materials and noted the county is accepting public comment through Aug. 7; he left a copy of the county release with the city clerk.
Linda Stevens, also speaking during public comment, urged the council to help preserve roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland (including Lizard Mountain), warning of risks to wells and local recreation if large projects proceed. Both commenters described potential regional impacts reaching Enumclaw, Auburn and neighboring areas and asked council to stay engaged with King County's review.
