Thurston County issued two new SEPA filings for Olympia projects on July 30 and July 31, 2026. The Balbo Retaining Wall and Bulkhead project at 2640 Island Dr NW seeks to repair an existing bulkhead with new materials and methods. The Byers Dock Replacement project at 4017 116th Ave SE aims to replace an unpermitted dock with a new structure on Offut Lake.
Residents can comment on the Balbo project until August 13 and on the Byers project until August 30. The Balbo project is classified as a DNS (documented non-significant) project, meaning it has minimal environmental impact. The Byers project is a CONSULT type, requiring more review. Both projects are in residential zones.
The third project listed, Parkside Place, is in Lacey, not Olympia, so it is not covered in this report. Thurston County will review public comments before making decisions on these projects.