Redmond Central Connector II Trail
Construction update; Building Clean and Green
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
August 11, 2016
CONTACT
David Shaw, Senior Park Planner, Parks and Recreation
Dashaw@redmond.gov
425-556-2378
REDMOND, WA – You
have probably noticed that construction is well underway for the second phase
of the Redmond Central Connector Trail (RCC II), the City’s rails to trails
project. The RCC II has several
sustainably designed features and elements that celebrate Redmond’s rich
natural history. The trail will connect with
the existing trail at the junction of the Sammamish River trail, across the
Sammamish River, and along Willows Road to the Overlake Christian Church.
Sustainable
development strategies are being implemented that are in line with Redmond’s
commitment to being “Clean and Green” as stated in the City’s Budgeting by
Priorities process.
- An old culvert on Willows Creek will be replaced
with a fish-passable crossing. The new crossing will be one step toward
improving the health of the creek.
- Also, the old railroad trestle over the
Sammamish River is being retrofitted. Several wood timbers are being replaced to extend the life of the
existing structure then the trail and railings will be integrated into the
trestle. Some work in and over these waterways is required to make repairs
to the trestle, and many Best Management Practices are in place to prevent
impacts to water quality. This work is being conducted during the
“fish-window” regulated by Washington State, a period when impacts to
aquatic life are significantly reduced.
- Nearly half a mile of the trail will use a
Low Impact Development technique, permeable asphalt paving, which allows
rain to infiltrate into the ground instead of running off.
- The project will include 250 new trees and 1,000
new shrubs and plants that are native or acclimated to our region and will
not require significant maintenance to survive. These new plants will improve habitat,
air quality, and aesthetics along the corridor.
For
questions and more information, please visit the project website at www.redmond.gov/rcc or contact David Shaw,
Senior Park Planner, at dashaw@redmond.gov
or 425.556.2378. This press release is available on www.redmond.gov.
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