The Brief
- King County has purchased a disputed Cedar River property, ending a nearly decade-long battle to prevent an asphalt plant from being built on the site.
- Officials say the land along State Route 169 will be preserved for public use to protect a watershed that supplies drinking water to more than 1.6 million residents.
- County officials are now seeking community input on future uses for the land, which may include habitat restoration, expanded parks, and trail connections.
FAIRWOOD, Wash. – A controversial proposed asphalt plant along the Cedar River is not being built after the land was officially purchased by King County.
Councilmember Reagan Dunn announced Saturday at the Fairwood 60th Anniversary that the disputed property will be preserved for public use, bringing an end to almost 10 years of community protest and opposition.
Dunn marked the completion of the acquisition during a ceremonial deed signing at the event, where he was joined by local elected officials, environmental advocates, and community leaders who fought against development of the asphalt plant.…