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Edited: Apr 04, 2020

CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE-EVERETT ROUNDABOUT SET TO BEGIN (Press Release 3/31/20 - City Update Posted 4/1/20)

This was a press release posted to a secondary city website - The city did not add an update announcing this to the Camas' homepage (a routine occurrence) as of this posting.

CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE-EVERETT ROUNDABOUT SET TO BEGIN

Essential Public Infrastructure Project Authorized Under Governor’s Proclamation

CAMAS, Wash. (March 31, 2020) – In compliance with Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy proclamation, which allows essential public construction projects to continue, the City of Camas will move forward with planned construction of the Lake-Everett roundabout in the coming days.

As communicated with the public through open houses and outreach, several trees will be removed at the start of the project. For full project details and ongoing construction updates, the public is invited to visit www.cityofcamas.us/lakeroadconstruction.

Why is this considered an essential project? The project is considered essential because without it, the intersection, which includes both City- (Lake Road) and State-regulated (Everett Street/SR 500) roadways, will soon reach failure. This means backups will reach a level where getting through the area will take considerable time and compromise motorist, pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

“We know these are difficult times, and we are continuously monitoring the COVID-19 situation and requirements, but we are also confident things will get better,” said City of Camas Public Works Director Steve Wall. “When that happens, the Lake-Everett intersection will once again be heavily used by the community, making this a necessary infrastructure improvement.”

Is funding for the project secure? Yes, the City has confirmed that funding is still available and set aside specifically for this project by two programs administered by the State of Washington: a Transportation Improvement Board grant and a Public Works Board low-interest loan.

What if the City needs the money for something else? The City cannot use these funds for anything else, including emergency aid, other projects or support services such as police, fire, parks or utilities. Likewise, the money that will pay back the low-interest loan can only be used for capital projects. It cannot be used for emergency aid, other projects or support services.

How was this decision made? The City made this decision based on guidance from state and local agencies. Although most residential and commercial construction projects are on hold, this public project is in line with similar essential construction projects proceeding throughout the county and state during the COVID-19 emergency. The Washington Department of Transportation will continue providing inspection support and oversight.

The contractor, Clark and Sons Excavating of Battle Ground, Wash., is ready to begin work and understands its crew must follow all COVID-19 guidance provided by the Dept. of Labor and Industry and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Additionally, suppliers are ready and able to provide the needed equipment and materials.

Three additional City of Camas public projects are continuing as scheduled: improvements to Brady Road, construction of the 18th Avenue Reservoir and construction of the Lacamas Creek Pump Station. Each project provides vital infrastructure for Camas residents and has dedicated funding. For details, see www.cityofcamas.us/projectsalerts.

About the City of Camas

Located in eastern Clark County, the City of Camas is home to approximately 23,000 residents. Camas boasts a vibrant historic downtown, miles of trails, numerous hi-tech manufacturing industries and a state-leading educational system. From its origins over 100 years ago as a paper mill town, Camas continues to successfully blend a mix of cultures, values and vision. For more information, visit www.cityofcamas.us.

NOTE: The city has two websites for this project, though only one is referenced above. You can find the other with separate information at www.cityofcamas.us/lakeroad

Original press release attached

UPDATE: A day after WATCH Camas surfaced this press release from an obscure, and brand new secondary city webpage buried 3/4 of the way down in a plain hyperlink, the city has now also posted this on the Camas city home page.

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John Ley

Apr 01, 2020

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Here is a photo of the contractor yesterday, unloading the traffic cones.

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