City of Hoquiam

The North Shore Levee—West Segment, estimated to cost $40 million to construct, will build a levee (earthen, concrete and sheet pile) for 4.7 miles bordering the west side of Hoquiam. This levee will protect local residents and build resiliency in the face of future flood events, as well as retain existing businesses, jobs and residents which have been on the decline in this community...Hoquiam - North Shore Levee - West Project (wa.gov)

Notice of Availability and Public Meeting on Draft Environmental Assessment at 5:30 pm on Monday, December 16, 2024, at City Hall, 609 8th Street, Hoquiam, Washington. To review the draft environmental assessment, please click here.

• Planning (2015-2020) Collected traffic data, reviewed plans, gathered community input to the North Shore Levee – West.

• Design (2021 - 2025) Conducted community outreach and collected feedback, are currently working to secure regulatory approval (e.g. Environmental Assessment) and developing increasingly detailed designs that reflect community and stakeholder feedback. Other Elements being worked on: Internal drainage such as the 10th Street Stormwater Pump Station currently under construction.

• Construction (As soon as Q4 2025 and lasting 2 years) Dependent upon the timing of the completion of the FEMA Environmental Review and receiving permits. We plan to construct the project and keep the community informed on the construction updates, schedules and expected impacts.