This project was complete October 7th, 2006.
Why is WSDOT
build the Iron Goat Interpretive Site?
WSDOT, King County, Volunteers for Outdoor Washington and the United States Forest Service partnered to design, construct and maintain the site. It is located on US 2 at Milepost 58.3, at the intersection of Old Cascade Highway (a county road). This site is located on WSDOT right of way, King county right of way, and US Forest Service land, six miles west of the Stevens Pass Summit.
As the primary property owner, WSDOT acted as lead agency to construct a multi-use facility that includes an interpretive site, parking, traveler information, recreational access, and rest room facilities.
The End Result
The site built a third access point to the lower grade of the Iron Goat Trail from the project site to the Martin Creek Trailhead. It also provides safety rest area amenities including a new parking lot off the highway and new public restrooms.
Project Benefits
The Iron Goat Trail is located on sections of an abandoned Great Northern Railroad right of way and is divided into two levels, an upper grade and lower grade. Currently there are two trailheads along this eight-mile section, one at Martin Creek and the other at Wellington. This project built:
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A third access to the Iron Goat Trail.
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An interpretive kiosk and a historic caboose.
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Day and overnight passenger vehicle as well as bus parking.
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Rest room facilities.
What is the project timeline?
Construction began July 24th and was complete within 60 working days on October 7th, 2006.
Financial Information
this project was advertised for private contractor bids on May 30th. Bids were opened June 22nd. Contract # 7178 was awarded to Tri Maxx Construction, Inc. of Sedro Woolley, for $599,414 on June 29th, 2006.
This project was funded through the following sources:
- Pre-Existing Gas Tax - $250,000
- Other Agency Funds - $444,000
- Total funding from all sources - $694,000
For project schedule and updates, please see the Quarterly Project Report
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Project Engineer: Bob Romine
WSDOT North Central Region Project Office
P.O. Box 98
Wenatchee WA 98807
Phone: 509-667-2880, or toll-free 1-800-461-8816
Email: RomineR@wsdot.wa.gov
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