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Residents urge council to review Cumberland aggregate mine proposal, warn of 24/7 trucks and heavy water use
Summary
Multiple residents asked the Eden Plus Council to weigh in on a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant, warning it could operate 24/7 for 25–35 years, generate hundreds of heavy‑truck trips per day, and use 175,000–250,000 gallons of water daily; King County is accepting comments through Aug. 7, the speakers said.
At the July 13 meeting, resident Julius Stevens urged the council to review King County’s project materials on a proposed Cumberland aggregate mine and asphalt plant and to submit comments before King County’s stated August 7 comment deadline. Stevens said the proposal could involve 25–35 years of gravel removal, operate around the clock and send large numbers of heavy trucks through Enumclaw and neighboring jurisdictions, stressing effects on traffic, road wear, police and fire services.
"They're looking at 25 to 35 years of removing a gravel from the area," Stevens said, and warned the project could bring "approximately 298 to 668 heavy trucks per day" (as stated in his remarks). He also said the operation may require 175,000 to 250,000 gallons of water per day and noted concerns about noise and emergency‑service impacts across communities from Auburn to Covington.
Linda Stevens, another commenter, urged the council to consider preserving roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland that include Lizard Mountain and White River access, saying residents worry about groundwater and recreational access. Both speakers left paper copies of county materials with the city clerk and urged the council to review and, if appropriate, provide formal comments to King County.
Council members did not take formal action on the comments at the meeting but staff confirmed the city had materials on file and noted the county's comment window.
