Building 635
Building 653 Demolition and Site Restoration
Current Status
This project is complete.
Demolition work was completed November 2008, weather delayed site restoration. New topsoil is in place and the area was hydroseeded February 2009. The area within the historic district will be maintained as lawn in accordance with the vegetation management plan.
Project Description
Budget: $250,000
Construction begins: 2nd quarter 2008
Project complete: 4th quarter 2008
This project removes Building 653 and restores approximately 0.25 acres to natural conditions. This project was recommended by the West Point Citizens Advisory Committee (WPCAC) as part of the 2004 Memorandum of Agreement between King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks and the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation for use of mitigation funds pursuant to Section 1. (d) of the West Point Settlement Agreement (Ordinance 121488). Operations and maintenance costs resulting from this project are paid by the General Fund, per Ordinance 121488.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
May 8, 2007 Public Meeting
June 24, 2008 Public Meeting
Feb 19, 2009 Public Meeting
Nike Missile, Fort Lawton, Seattle, 1955