W. Hylebos Park Boardwalk Replacement 06
Description:
This project proposes to replace a deteriorating boardwalk in a wetland setting with a new boardwalk, using long lasting materials. The 3900 linear foot (.7 mile) boardwalk will maintain the existing alignment, with a few minor revisions to improve its accessibility and reduce interference with trees. West Hylebos Wetlands Park, formerly a Washington State Park, offers a unique opportunity for recreation, exercise and education in a forested wetland, in the midst of a highly urban area. Replacing the boardwalk is key to ensuring that this valuable resource remains available to the residents of Federal Way and surrounding communities. The non-profit group Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands actively uses this park for interpretive walks and as a teaching laboratory for children. They first recognized the need for replacing the boardwalk and have been strong partners in pursuing funding for this purpose. To limit environmental impact to the wetland all demolition and construction will be performed from the existing boardwalk, using manual labor and small wheeled equipment. Construction materials include both concrete and steel pin piers and recycled tires for the foundation, depending on the specific soil conditions, and recycled plastic lumber for the deck. These construction methods and materials have been selected for their longevity and low environmental impact, but they also contribute to the relatively high project cost.
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W. Hylebos Park Boardwalk Replacement 06
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This project proposes to replace a deteriorating boardwalk in a wetland setting with a new boardwalk, using long lasting materials. The 3900 linear foot (.7 mile) boardwalk will maintain the existing alignment, with a few minor revisions to improve its accessibility and reduce interference with trees. West Hylebos Wetlands Park, formerly a Washington State Park, offers a unique opportunity for recreation, exercise and education in a forested wetland, in the midst of a highly urban area. Replacing the boardwalk is key to ensuring that this valuable resource remains available to the residents of Federal Way and surrounding communities. The non-profit group Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands actively uses this park for interpretive walks and as a teaching laboratory for children. They first recognized the need for replacing the boardwalk and have been strong partners in pursuing funding for this purpose. To limit environmental impact to the wetland all demolition and construction will be performed from the existing boardwalk, using manual labor and small wheeled equipment. Construction materials include both concrete and steel pin piers and recycled tires for the foundation, depending on the specific soil conditions, and recycled plastic lumber for the deck. These construction methods and materials have been selected for their longevity and low environmental impact, but they also contribute to the relatively high project cost.
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From I-5 take Exit 142 toward Federal Way. Head west on S. 348th Street. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn left at 4th Avenue S, between the old cabins and an electrical substation. Go a short distance down the road to park at the trail head to the boardwalk.
