Thurston County issued SEPA notices for three shoreline projects in Olympia on July 29-31. The projects include repairing a bulkhead at 2640 Island Dr NW, replacing a dock at 4017 116th Ave SE, and replacing a failing bulkhead at 415 75th Way NE. All projects require public comment before final approval. The Balbo Retaining Wall project will install pressure-treated lumber and concrete walls. The Byers Dock Replacement will remove an unpermitted dock and install a new 4x25 foot pier. The Gonzalez Bulkhead project will replace a failing concrete wall using helical anchors. Public comments are due by August 13 for two projects and August 30 for the dock project. These projects affect shoreline areas in residential neighborhoods. Residents can review details at ecology.wa.gov and submit comments before the deadlines to voice concerns about environmental impact or construction methods.
Olympia Bulkhead Projects Get SEPA Approval
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📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Thurston County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=THURSTON
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- ⚠Thurston County issued SEPA notices for three shoreline projects in OlympiaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Thurston County issued SEPA notices for three shoreline projects in Olympia on July 29-31No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The projects include repairing a bulkhead at 2640 Island Dr NW“Location: 2640 Island Dr NW, Olympia Description: The applicant to repair of an existing bulkhead that will include the installation of pressure treated lumber lagging wall, a concrete retaining wall, and anchoring methods including helical anchors and injected expandable polyfoam.”
- ✓The projects include replacing a dock at 4017 116th Ave SE“Location: 4017 116th Ave SE, Olympia Description: Remove unpermitted dock and install new pre-fabricated 4 ft. by 25 ft. pier supported by six 3” galvanized steel pilings, a 4 ft. by 20 ft. ramp supported by four 3’ pilings and an 8 ft. by 25 ft. float on the northwest side of Offut Lake.”
- ✓The projects include replacing a failing bulkhead at 415 75th Way NE“Location: 415 75th Way NE, Olympia Description: Replacement of an existing, failing concrete bulkhead within the same footprint (in kind). The replaced bulkhead is 78 feet long and 7-8 feet in height and will be held in place by 17 helical anchors. Approximately 900 square feet of beach will be temporarily disturbed by the construction activities. Most work with heavy equipment is proposed to be done from the uplands. Disturbed areas will b”
- ⚠All projects require public comment before final approvalNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The Balbo Retaining Wall project will install pressure-treated lumber and concrete walls“The applicant to repair of an existing bulkhead that will include the installation of pressure treated lumber lagging wall, a concrete retaining wall, and anchoring methods including helical anchors and injected expandable polyfoam.”
- ✓The Byers Dock Replacement will remove an unpermitted dock and install a new 4x25 foot pier“Remove unpermitted dock and install new pre-fabricated 4 ft. by 25 ft. pier supported by six 3” galvanized steel pilings, a 4 ft. by 20 ft. ramp supported by four 3’ pilings and an 8 ft. by 25 ft. float on the northwest side of Offut Lake.”
- ✓The Gonzalez Bulkhead project will replace a failing concrete wall using helical anchors“Replacement of an existing, failing concrete bulkhead within the same footprint (in kind). The replaced bulkhead is 78 feet long and 7-8 feet in height and will be held in place by 17 helical anchors.”
- ✓Public comments are due by August 13 for two projects“Comments due: 2026-08-13”
- ✓Public comments are due by August 30 for the dock project“Comments due: 2026-08-30 Record: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202603247”
- ⚠These projects affect shoreline areas in residential neighborhoodsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents can review details at ecology.wa.govNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents can submit comments before the deadlines to voice concerns about environmental impactNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents can submit comments before the deadlines to voice concerns about construction methodsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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