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Public engagement
Discover how King County is engaging the community around the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project.
Our commitment to you
Whether you live, work, recreate or commute in the area, we know you’ll have questions and concerns about this project. King County is committed to keeping you up-to-date.
If you are interested in scheduling an individual meeting or briefing for your community organization, please contact Frances Kuo at CoalCreekProject@kingcounty.gov or 206-492-6499.
How we work with the community
King County works with the community to provide project information and identify potential impacts. Stay informed, stay involved as we share information through:
- Individual meetings with community groups, organizations and leaders
- Briefings to local community groups, agencies and jurisdictions
- Community meetings
- Project newsletters and fliers
- Project Web page
- News releases
Public meetings
The Coal Creek project team hosted an online meeting from 5:30 to 7pm on July 14, 2021 to provide a project update, and collect input on options to improve accessibility at the Red Cedar Trailhead.
Meeting materials
The Coal Creek project team hosted two in-person meetings to share project information and respond to community questions. The May 15, 2019 meeting was held at the Lewis Creek Visitor Center and the May 29 meeting was held at the Newcastle Library.
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The Coal Creek project team hosted an in-person meeting at the Lewis Creek Visitor Center on November 7, 2018, to introduce the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project to the community and respond to initial questions about the project.
Materials/Handouts:
Individual meetings
Newport Covenant Church Briefing, May 22, 2025
Save Coal Creek group walking tour briefing, May 15, 2025
Woodsong Condominiums at Coal Creek Briefing, April 30, 2025
Center for Continuing Education Briefing, August 20, 2024
City of Bellevue Parks Accessibility Briefing, December 13, 2022
Northwest ADA Center Briefing, July 12, 2022
Northwest Association of Blind Athletes Briefing, August 6, 2021
Woodsong Condominiums at Coal Creek Presentation, November 18, 2020
Online meetings and media
In Summer 2019, King County Wastewater Treatment Division hosted an online open house which covers the project background and early design.
Handouts/presentations and additional information:
In October 2020, King County Wastewater Treatment Division launched an online open house to provide opportunity for people to learn about the project during final design.
Handouts/presentations and additional information:
King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) hosted an online meeting series about the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project on June 17 and 23, 2020. Please see the meeting materials and recordings below.
Meeting #1: Building the new North Coal Creek Sewer Trunk, trailhead restoration, and temporary bank stabilization
June 17, 2020 | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
American Sign Language version
Meeting #2: Protecting and restoring the Coal Creek Natural Area
June 23, 2020 | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
American Sign Language version
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Accessibility for remote meetings
On July 26, 2020 our nation celebrated the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Learn what King County is doing to provide equal access to employment, transportation, housing, education, health care, recreation, and community life.
WTD’s Coal Creek team will celebrate #ADA30 with some help for everyone in a challenging time, when virtual meetings help us to connect safely with others. Watch the video below to see how you can make video calls and remote meetings more accessible for everyone in your workplace, community, and organization!