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Resident warns council the Cumberland Aggregate Mine could mean hundreds of heavy trucks daily and high water use
Summary
Julius Stevens told the council that the proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and Asphalt Plant could operate 25–35 years, generate an estimated 298–668 heavy-truck trips per day, operate 24/7, and use roughly 175,000–250,000 gallons of water daily; he urged the council to review King County materials and noted the county comment period runs through Aug. 7.
During public comment, resident Julius Stevens raised concerns about a proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and Asphalt Plant that King County is reviewing. Stevens told council the proposal contemplates 25–35 years of gravel removal and warned of significant traffic impacts: he said the project could generate roughly 298 to 668 heavy-truck trips per day and operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Stevens also reported the proposal estimates water use between 175,000 and 250,000 gallons per day and said noise, traffic and damage to local roads and emergency-service response were important regional concerns affecting Enumclaw and neighboring jurisdictions. He asked council to review King County project materials, noted prior community outreach in 2024, and said the King County comment period is open through August 7.
"Now if you're looking at throwing approximately 298 to 668 heavy trucks per day into that traffic mode, it's going to complicate the life in Enumclaw," Stevens said.
