Sub-Basin 29.3 and 34.1 Watercourse Stabilization
Project Status
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Project Details/Neighborhood
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SW0112 8200 Block of West Mercer Way, Project is along open watercourse from West Mercer Way to Lake Washington
SW0114 6200 Block of West Mercer Way, Project is along open watercourse from SE 65th Street to West Mercer Way
Background
Stream banks have eroded over time, causing significant sedimentation downstream.
Description
SW0112 (Sub-Basin 34.1) – channel restoration and outfall protection.
SW0114 (Sub-Basin 29.3) – stream restoration and bank stabilization with use of stream boulders, cobbles, and logs.
Project Timeline
Planning/Preliminary Design 2024
Final Desing/Construction Timeframe 2025
Estimated Budget
SW0112 (Sub-Basin 34.1) - $25,000 for assessment and initial design in 2024
SW0114 (Sub-Basin 29.3) - $50,000 for assessment and initial design in 2024
Contact
Elayne Grueber, P.E, Capital Project Manager: elayne.grueber@mercerisland.gov
Status Updates
February 2024
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants has been contracted to complete a condition assessment to confirm the current watercourse condition and verify project needs.