Replace the existing fish barrier culvert the crosses W Belfair Highway at Parish Creek with a 2-lane bridge. The existing 48-inch culvert is classified as a complete fish passage barrier by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The bridge and reconstructed stream reach will provide for passage of native fish including coho and steelhead.
Mitigate recurrent flooding at the crossing location by removing the flow constriction caused by the existing culvert.
Project Status
Northwest Hydraulics Consultants Inc. has been selected for the design and permitting of the project. Sixty percent design plans are anticipated in June of this year and will be posted to the project website.
Funding
Preliminary design was funded by the stormwater utility fund. PROTECT grant funding has been obtained for final design and construction. ($567k stormwater utility fund, $2,266k PROTECT Grant)
Schedule
Grant application submitted – February 2024
Grant funding awarded – June 2024
Design consultant contract award – June 2025
Final Design completed – December 2026
Bid advertisement for construction – February 2027