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Posted on: May 30, 2023

County to Begin Work on Orcas Island’s Bayhead Creek Culvert Replacement

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 31, 2023 – The County will begin a project to replace a culvert on Killebrew Lake Road, just east of Laporte Road. The FEMA-funded project will install a 12-foot-wide box culvert, specially designed to improve f...

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Public Works
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Recap of Lopez Neighborhood Meeting Regarding the Relocation of Public Works Facilities

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 25, 2023 – On Monday, May 15, 2023 County Council Member Jane Fuller (District 3), County Manager Mike Thomas, and the Director of Public Works Colin Huntemer, convened a meeting with the neighbors of the MacKaye Harbor ...

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Public Works
Posted on: May 22, 2023

WSF Announces Orcas Road Reduced to One Lane Near Ferry Terminal the Week of May 23

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 22, 2023 – Washington State Ferries (WSF) announced the beginning of paving activity for a portion of Orcas Road, adjacent to the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. This paving effort is part of the current constructi...

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Public Works
Posted on: May 8, 2023

County Hosts Lopez Neighborhood Meeting Regarding Public Works Facilities Relocation

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 5, 20232 – San Juan County is in the process of relocating its Public Works facilities on Lopez Island to the MacKaye Harbor area. In advance of this move, the County is holding a community meeting on Monday, Ma...

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Public Works
Posted on: May 4, 2023

San Juan County Resurfaces Over 14 Miles of Roads this Summer

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 4, 2023 – San Juan County’s Public Works Department is announcing its annual summer road resurfacing schedule to chip seal over 14 miles of roads on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Island. Chip sealing is a pavement...

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Public Works
Posted on: April 25, 2023

“What’s Important to You?” Deadline Approaches for County Public Works Survey

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SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 26, 2023 – You have a chance to impact future projects around the County! Do you want more slip space at County docks? Are you passionate about building new bike trails? Have you experienced a road washout or culvert f...

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Public Works
Posted on: April 10, 2023

‘How should San Juan County prioritize Public Works projects?’ Asks New Survey

Public Works Survey

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 10, 2023 – San Juan County's Public Works wants to hear from YOU! How often do you use marine facilities? Do you feel safe driving, biking, or walking on County roads? How should funding be prioritized into th...

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Public Works
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Work to complete ADA upgrades at Orcas Ferry Terminal Begins

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. March 17, 2023 – San Juan County (SJC) and the Washington State Ferries (WSF) are eager to announce a public access upgrade for the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. Thanks to this partnership, the project will provide improved A...

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Public Works
Posted on: February 16, 2023

County Answers FAQs About Proposed Public Works Relocation on Lopez Island

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SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 16, 2023 – San Juan County is in the process of exploring the possibility of relocating its Public Works facilities on Lopez Island to the MacKaye Harbor area. This multi-year process has included ...

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Public Works
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Update: Orcas Island’s Fish Trap Culvert Replacement Enters Second Phase

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 10, 2023 – The County’s Public Works Department is entering phase two of a project to replace a culvert and repair a section of Cormorant Bay Road near Deer Harbor. The FEMA-funded project is installing a ten...

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Public Works
Posted on: February 15, 2023

County Begins Planning for Zylstra Lake Trail and Answers FAQs

Town to Zylstra Lake Updates

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 15, 2023 – San Juan County is eager to begin developing a plan for a multi-use trail connecting the Town of Friday Harbor to the Zylstra Lake Preserve. Recently awarded $5.28 million in federal transportati...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 23, 2022

Melting Snow is Stormwater – Protect Your Property and Drains

Inclement Weather Updates

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 23, 2022 – With high levels of expected snow melt (stormwater), San Juan County’s Public Works Department encourages residents to be proactive in monitoring and reporting potential blockages to culverts an...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 16, 2022

San Juan County is Prepared for Inclement Weather – And You Should Be, Too

Inclement Weather Updates

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 16, 2022 – San Juan County is pleased to provide the public with a reminder of Public Works services, priorities, and mission during inclement weather. Additionally, there are several ways in which the public can su...

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Public Works
Posted on: December 5, 2022

Project Update: Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project

Lopez Village SIP update

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 5, 2022– San Juan County Public Works is pleased to provide the public with updates on the Lopez Village Stormwater Improvement Project.  The Public Works crew has completed the new stormwater channel which...

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Public Works
Posted on: November 21, 2022

San Juan County Considers Relocating Lopez’s Public Works Facility

Public Works Update 2

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. November 21, 2022– San Juan County is entering the planning stages of an exciting project on Lopez Island. County Council has directed staff to develop a plan to relocate Public Works operations from Fisherman Bay Rd to the ...

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