Description
This is just one example of a complete lack of erosion and sediment control on the 53rd Avenue South Project. This specific case is in the parking lot of Joseph Foster Park. There is no sock on this drain, and nothing is being done to contain rain/silt within the project area/limits. The drains that do have socks and have not been changed frequently. The sediment is not only dumping into the river, but I question the integrity of a new system that is now likely filled with sediment. Furthermore, the stretch of 139th Street between 53rd and 51st is also a mess. This is where soil is being imported/exported by the contractor. There is a silt fence around the pile, but it's not doing anything. The lower park is being flooded with silty, soupy, mud. Maybe it was part of the TESC plan to allow this field to become a drain field, but I don't have those plans, and don't know what the permit allows. I find it hard to believe that the measures that are currently in place are within the City or State regulations for Stormwater Prevention on a construction site.
11 Comments
Henry Hash (Registered User)
Kathleen (Registered User)
Acknowledged Laurie Werle (Registered User)
Your request has been received and has been assigned to the Tukwila Public Works Department. We will send you an update when your request has been resolved.
Thank you again for using Tukwila Works to help to make our community a better place by notifying City staff of this issue.
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Steve Carstens (Registered User)
Your request has been received and has been assigned to the Tukwila Public Works Department. We will send you an update when your request has been resolved.
Thank you again for using Tukwila Works to help to make our community a better place by notifying City staff of this issue.
Regards,
Tukwila Public Works Department
Steve Carstens (Registered User)
Your request regarding a stormwater/sewer issue has been closed. The Contractor on the project is being directed to verify their existing erosion control for the project and address any deficiencies that exist.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep Tukwila a great place to live, work and visit!
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Tukwila Public Works Department
Russell Betteridge (Verified Official)
Russell Betteridge (Verified Official)
Stormwater protection is an important component of all construction types these days. It is not only City code, but County, State and Federal Law. City projects are required by law to comply with these laws and this project, designed by contractors, built and managed by contractors and inspected by City personnel, complied with all stormwater regulations for protections of downstream resources, including groundwater. It is not uncommon to develop siltation basins such as Foster Park and the contractor was required to place and maintain silt socks in all structures.
These public projects highlight the difficult efforts now employed to protect the Duwamish and Green rivers and all their tributaries. Since the Silt and Mud was kept onsite, and not washed down to them, it was more visible for the public.
We thank you for your diligence and concern in protecting the environment during this difficult and extensive redevelopment project.
Closed Russell Betteridge (Verified Official)
Your request regarding a stormwater/sewer issue has been closed. **INSERT ONE SENTENCE ON RESOLUTION HERE.**
Thank you for partnering with us to keep Tukwila a great place to live, work and visit!
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Tukwila Public Works Department
Reopened corleone52 (Registered User)
Russell Betteridge (Verified Official)
Your request regarding a stormwater/sewer issue has been closed. This project is closed. All drains have been cleaned. The City continues to be in compliance with its relevant permits with the County, State and Federal Government.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep Tukwila a great place to live, work and visit!
Regards,
Tukwila Public Works Department
Closed Laurie Werle (Registered User)
Your request regarding a stormwater/sewer issue has been closed. This project is closed. All drains have been cleaned. The City continues to be in compliance with its relevant permits with the County, State and Federal Government.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep Tukwila a great place to live, work and visit!
Regards,
Tukwila Public Works Department