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Residents warn council the proposed Cumberland aggregate mine could bring decades of truck traffic and heavy water use
Summary
Residents urged the council to weigh in on a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant, warning of 25–35 years of gravel removal, round-the-clock operations, hundreds of heavy-truck trips and daily water needs of 175,000–250,000 gallons; King County's comment period runs through Aug. 7, residents said.
Julius Stevens, who identified himself as a resident of unincorporated King County near Enumclaw, urged the council to review the Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant proposal and to comment to King County before the public-comment deadline. "They're looking at 25 to 35 years of removing a gravel from the area," Stevens said, adding the project could operate 24 hours a day and route hundreds of heavy trucks through town.
Stevens also told the council the project documents estimate water use at "175,000 to 250,000 gallons a day" and warned of noise, road wear and impacts to emergency services across the region. He said King County opened comments through Aug. 7 and left county materials with the city clerk for council review. Council did not take action during the meeting but members heard the concerns during public comment.
