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Chambers Creek North Dock & Pedestrian Overpass
- Status
- Funded in 2009
The Pierce County Public Works Department will use this grant to extend an elevated pedestrian overpass over the Burlington Northern-Sante Fe railroad, which separates the beach from the uplands in University Place. This project will provide public access to more than 2 miles of Puget Sound shoreline that has not been open to the public for more than 100 years. The county will build two sets of stairs to provide direct access to the beach. The beach is on a small portion of a beautifully reclaimed former gravel mine that offers views of the islands, the Olympic Mountains, south Puget Sound, and the Chambers Creek properties. The overpass will provide the only public access to this beach other than by boat. The closest public beach is 3.2 miles south of this project and is separated by Chambers Bay. Pierce County will contribute $750,000 in cash and federal funding. (08-1210)
Location
From Olympia-Directions to the Pierce County Environmental Services Building located at the Chambers Creek Properties: Take the Bridgeport Way SW exit ramp (Exit 125 from I-5 North) toward Lakewood/McChord Air Force Base. Turn left onto Bridgeport Way SW. Go approximately 4.5 miles on Bridgeport. Turn left onto Chambers Lane W. Stay straight on this road as it changes names to Chambers Creek Rd W. then 64th St W. Environmental Services Building is located at the first roundabout at 9850 64th Street West in University Place.
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Chambers Creek North Dock & Pedestrian Overpass
- The Pierce County Public Works Department will use this grant to extend an elevated pedestrian overpass over the Burlington Northern-Sante Fe railroad, which separates the beach from the uplands in University Place. This project will provide public access to more than 2 miles of Puget Sound shoreline that has not been open to the public for more than 100 years. The county will build two sets of stairs to provide direct access to the beach. The beach is on a small portion of a beautifully reclaimed former gravel mine that offers views of the islands, the Olympic Mountains, south Puget Sound, and the Chambers Creek properties. The overpass will provide the only public access to this beach other than by boat. The closest public beach is 3.2 miles south of this project and is separated by Chambers Bay. Pierce County will contribute $750,000 in cash and federal funding. (08-1210)
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What is the WWRP?
The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.
