Please join us on July 16 for a short presentation followed by an Open House. Seattle Parks and Recreation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invite the community to an Open House to learn about the Emma Schmitz Seawall Replacement project.

Seattle Parks and Recreation has a signed agreement with Army Corps of Engineers for the replacement of an approximate 450′ length of deteriorated seawall at the south end of Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook. The seawall is located at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, 4503 Beach Dr. SW, Seattle, WA 98116. The new seawall will be a “soldier pile” design, built a few feet seaward and a few feet higher than the existing seawall, and equipped with safety handrails that the current seawall lacks. This design will minimize the impact on the beach, address rising seawater concerns, and create better contours for the restoration landscaping on the landward portion of the overlook area. We anticipate construction in mid-2020.

The Corps will be executing both the design and construction phases of the project, with the City reimbursing 35% of the total cost in the form of a combination of cash reimbursements and in-kind services. The City is arranging a detailed site survey and geotechnical study, which will be considered as in-kind services.

For additional information contact Garrett Farrell:
Phone:(206) 233-7921
Email:Garrett.Farrell@seattle.gov