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County engineers win prestigious statewide honor
The Washington State County Road Administration Board announced recently that Paula Cox, PE, and Josh Patrick, PE, of Chelan County Public Works have been named co-recipients of the 2023 Project Manager of the Year award for their work on the West Cashmere Bridge replacement project.
Posted: August 31, 2023
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Chumstick Hwy projects starts August 7
Chumstick Highway Phase V, the road improvement project between Plain and Leavenworth, begins Monday, Aug. 7. Motorists are advised that two other road construction projects will be occurring in the Leavenworth area during the county's project. Read more to learn about traffic impacts.
Posted: August 04, 2023
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Changes coming Aug. 1 in Public Works payment processes
Beginning Aug. 1, Chelan County Public Works will no longer be able to accept payments on permits and fees after 1 p.m. on Fridays. Payment will continue to be taken during regular hours Monday through Thursday and before 1 p.m. on Fridays.
Posted: July 06, 2023
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Summer is road striping season
Roadway striping plays a valuable role in efforts to keep travelers safe on the roadway. The Traffic Safety crew of Chelan County Public Works re-stripes more than 800 miles of county roads and intersections annually.
Posted: June 07, 2023
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Passion for ‘big trucks’ drives O’Brien’s career with Public Works
A long-time passion for big trucks steered Donna O’Brien to Chelan County Public Works 14 years ago. While O’Brien is not the first woman at Chelan County Public Works to command a Kenworth T800 dump truck, she currently is the only one and one of only a handful over the years.
Posted: March 30, 2023
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Commissioners pass balanced budget for 2023
On Dec. 19, the Board of County Commissioners passed a balanced budget for 2023. Departments anticipate expenses of $51.5 million next year.
Posted: December 19, 2022
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Month-long closure on Cascade Orchard Bridge starts Sept. 6
The Cascade Orchard Bridge on Icicle Road in Leavenworth will be closed for a month beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, as a contractor for Chelan County begins to repair the deck of the 57-year-old bridge. It is expected to be re-opened on Sept. 27.
Posted: September 01, 2022
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Development fee increases coming Sept. 1 at Public Works
Beginning Sept. 1, Chelan County Public Works will increase development fees that the department collects on permit applications and reviews of land use permits and road construction projects.
Posted: August 22, 2022
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Aug. 30 open house for new Goodwin Road project
Chelan County Public Works and the City of Cashmere will host an open house on Aug. 30 for citizens interested in a $3 million improvement project to Goodwin and Sunset roads.
Posted: August 19, 2022
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