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Derelict drydocks discussed in Seattle Times; Pricetag for removal–1.8 million dollars

May24
2008 Written by Randy Corman

The Seattle Times ran a story on the aggravating sunken dry docks sitting off shore in Renton, a few hundred yards from the new Seahawks headquarters.

“We can’t afford to educate our children, but we can waste money on things like this,” Renton Mayor Denis Law said with disgust.

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  1. eprince's Gravatar eprince
    May 25, 2008 at 12:30 am | Permalink

    Good Riddance

    When I went on a tour of the Renton Shoreline for the planning commission the dry docks stood out like a sore thumb. I remember asking when they would go and I’m glad they will be gone this summer.

    • rentonben's Gravatar rentonben
      May 27, 2008 at 3:55 am | Permalink

      Re: Good Riddance

      Speaking of the Renton shoreline…

      Is that really cool floating walkway that was going to connect the Ceder River park with Coulon park still on the table?

      • eprince's Gravatar eprince
        May 29, 2008 at 6:08 pm | Permalink

        Re: Good Riddance

        That’s a good question. I’ll see what I can find out.

        • rentonben's Gravatar rentonben
          May 29, 2008 at 11:47 pm | Permalink

          Re: Good Riddance

          Thank you!

          • Anonymous's Gravatar Anonymous
            May 30, 2008 at 1:27 am | Permalink

            Sam Chastain Trail

            That’s dead. Muckleshoots and Boeing killed it (I, personally, blame our previous mayor and her zealous attempt at an arena both of those entities opposed).

            We got a bike lane on Logan as a replacement.

            • rentonben's Gravatar rentonben
              May 31, 2008 at 4:27 am | Permalink

              Re: Sam Chastain Trail

              The Muckleshoots and Boeing?

              F… the Muckleshoots. Did they think that it would get in the way of their gabbleing income?

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