Site work for a water / sewer project in Mercer Island, Washington. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Design and plan for long-term shoreline restoration, pending funding. Shoreline would likely contain pocket beaches for water access similar to Luther Burbank Phase 1 shoreline. Seek grant funding for habitat portions of the project. Swim beach enclosure has become dysfunctional. Concrete bulkheads and stairs are aging. Docks are rotting. Site is critical salmon habitat because of location at Cedar River outlet. A 2014 engineer's inspection revealed major maintenance that is needed to repair docks and bulkheads. A summer 2017 time lapse video of the swim beach suggested that this facility is underutilized and the in-water infrastructure could be scaled back instead of repaired. Public input regarding the use of Clarke Beach is needed to plan for long term. This beach is overbuilt for current use. Habitat enhancements could benefit salmon ESA species. Public use of this beach is much less than at Groveland Beach and Luther Burbank Park. Access and sun exposure make this a less attractive destination. Existing use levels for family swimming and shoreline recreation could be better supported by a natural shoreline with pocket beaches. This would greatly improve salmon habitat. Habitat work may be supported by grant funding. As of December 21, 2022, this project is currently in the FY 2023-2028 CIP . Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction Fy 2025. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2025. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.