NEW VIEW: Overlook open, now that fences are down at Murray CSO facility

In our most recent update on the Murray Combined Sewer Overflow Control facility across from Lowman Beach Park – now complete after more than three years of construction – King County mentioned that the fences would come down this week and the stairway through the site would be open to the public. We just checked back for the first time in several days, and indeed, it is.

That opens up Puget Sound views from atop the facility – which holds a million-gallon storage tank to prevent/reduce overflows during storms – and from the stairway landings (photo above). You also can get a closer look at artist Robert Horner‘s “rammed-earth” installations:

As mentioned in the last update, a community celebration is planned on June 10th, 10 am-noon.

14 Replies to "NEW VIEW: Overlook open, now that fences are down at Murray CSO facility"

  • Dennis Hinton May 7, 2017 (6:52 pm)

    It would be helpful to know how the system is working. Such as, were there any overflows with the two big rains we’ve had in the past week? If so, how many gallons went into Puget Sound?

  • Phil May 7, 2017 (7:49 pm)

    Is it just me, or (using appropriate language) does this this structure look like someone with no sense of structure, art or aesthetic designed this?

  • kate May 7, 2017 (8:48 pm)

    It’s just you, Phil. I am an artist and I think it’s really well done and beautiful. Just walked through it yesterday. I was with a group of people that are not artists and they, too, thought it was super cool.

  • JayDee May 7, 2017 (8:54 pm)

     Given a stormwater storage function that requires a large volume remain unimpinged I think they did the best they could. I am interested in the rammed earth application.  I will need to visit it in person first to refine my opinion.

  • JanS May 8, 2017 (12:14 am)

    From  the pictures, I think it is lovely, and will allow walks, kids playing, just sitting and enjoying the view. What could possibly be wrong with that? It’s more developed, cleaner, and much bigger, it seems, than what was there previously.  IMO, of course.

  • Junction Lady May 8, 2017 (6:54 am)

    I appreciate the contrast of materials in this design.

  • T Rex May 8, 2017 (7:46 am)

    Let’s hope it stays nice and clean and does not get over run with any homeless campers or taggers. I think they did a nice job in giving it a park like setting.

  • Nancy R May 8, 2017 (7:47 am)

    Beautiful!!!

  • CEA May 8, 2017 (9:15 am)

    This looks amazing, and I am looking forward to visiting and using this new space!

  • Junction_Artist May 8, 2017 (10:10 am)

    Was there yesterday and love it!  Sat there with a friend for a half an hour enjoying the view and sunshine. 

  • I. Ponder May 8, 2017 (11:12 am)

    Sewage infrastructure with a view! I applaud making essential infrastructure with additional public benefits. Not unlike the I-90 lids that are wonderful parks. This is truly progressive IMO. Can’t wait to check it out.

  • Jason May 8, 2017 (1:46 pm)

    Looks like it will be a great spot for people to enjoy sunshine and sunsets year round.  Can’t wait to enjoy it as the vegetation grows in.

  • PAG May 8, 2017 (3:47 pm)

    I agree with the fans of this project.  Necessary infrastructure executed with a concern for the scale and character of the community and the place, resulting in a park-like entrance to both Lowman Beach and Lincoln Parks.  Well Done!

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