Sub Basin 27a.10 Watercourse Stabilization
Project Status
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Project Details/Neighborhood
- Near SE 52nd Street and Forest Ave
Background
Stream banks are eroding, causing sedimentation and potential impacts to private drive. Moderate bank erosion have been observed in sections along watercourse. Steep slope on right bank downstream of private drive continues to have bank and slope failure partially due to creek toe erosion and partially due to the instability of the bank.
Description
100 linear feet (LF) of channel restoration near SE 52nd Street and Forest Ave. Work includes stabilization through grading of the channel bed with streambed gravel and riparian planting.
Project Timeline (Target Completion Date)
Q3 2022
Project design to begin in 2021, permitting with State and Federal agencies to follow. When permits are received, construction can take place in the Summer of 2022.
Estimated Budget
2021 $22,157
2022 $79,000
Contact
City of Mercer Island Project Manager: publicworks@mercerisland.gov
Status Updates
February 2022 Update
This project site is privately owned. City staff does not have access permission from homeowner. This project has been canceled.
November 2021 Update
This project site is privately owned. City staff are working to obtain access from homeowner.
SW0103 Project Location (2 MB)