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Ferndale To Hold Second Public Meeting to Refine Skate Park Design

Join New Line Skateparks  and the City of Ferndale on Thursday, March 17th at 6:00PM to review the latest concepts for Metalworks Skate Park. Attendees of this remote meeting will be able to check out the latest design concepts for Metalworks Skate Park and see how previous public input has been incorporated into the design. New Line Skateparks will also provide an update on the work done so far, summarize the feedback already received and provide more opportunities for the public to shape the construction of the park.

The remote meeting can be accessed on March 17th at www.tinyurl.com/MetalworksMeeting2. An online survey will be available after the meeting for additional opportunities to provide feedback. It will be live at www.tinyurl.com/MetalworksSurvey2

Metalworks Skate Park will be constructed in Pioneer Park in Ferndale, and will provide a fun space for people of all ages and abilities to ride, skate, rollerblade or scooter. Construction on Metalworks Skate Park is expected to begin in 2022. For more information, check out www.cityofferndale.org/skatepark or follow #sk8metalworks.

March 4, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revision: Thursday, March 3rd through Friday, March 11th, 2022, 7am–7pm

Portal Way between Kaas Road and Newkirk Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Portal Way between Kaas Road and Newkirk Road beginning Thursday, March 3rd and lasting through Friday, March 11th, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This project is to complete utility work associated with a private development project. The project is anticipated to take 6 days.

March 2, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revision: Wednesday, February 23rd and Thursday, February 24th, 2022, 7am–7pm

Aquarius Ave will be closed at the intersection with Thornton St.

Drivers should expect delays as Aquarius Ave. will be closed at the intersection with Thornton St. and local traffic for Aquarius Ave. and Apollo Drive are detoured via Maureen Drive. There will also be a lane shift at the intersection of Thornton St. and Aquarius Ave. to allow access to a manhole on Thornton. This is a two-day traffic revision, Wednesday, February 23rd and Thursday, February 24th, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite, as needed, to direct traffic and pedestrians around the work zone. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete utility work associated with a private development project.

February 22, 2022

Parking your Recreational Vehicle (RV)

Family or friends coming for a visit in their camper this year and they need a place to park? Don’t worry, they can stay at your place!
While recreational vehicles (RVs) cannot be used as a permanent living arrangement, the City does allow for the occasional or temporary visitor to stay on private property in their RV.
A visitor or guest can stay up to 15 days within a 12-month period on your property. There is no permitting requirement involved with this however, if your visitor wishes to stay for more than the 15 days within that 12-month period, they will need to apply for an extension with the Community Development Director. This restriction applies to campers, trailers, tents, and other recreation vehicles.
Please note that the visiting recreational vehicle must be parked in the designated driveway. It cannot impede sidewalk use, be parked on the street or on City right-of-way. Be sure to check with your HOA for further restrictions related to visitors and RVs.
If you have further questions, please contact the City’s Code Compliance Officer at codecompliance@cityofferndale.org.
February 17, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, February 18th, 2022

Thornton Street between Vista Dr. and Malloy Ave.

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on Thornton Street between Vista Dr. and Malloy Ave. on Friday, February 18th. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This closure is for utility work associated with the Thornton Street – Vista to Malloy Improvement Project.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006.

February 15, 2022

2022 Stormwater Management Program Plan Update

The City of Ferndale updates the Stormwater Management Program as a response to specific conditions within the “Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit” that authorizes the City of Ferndale to discharge stormwater.

Per the Permit, this program summary will be updated each year and will be available to the public. Participation and comments  are welcome and may be directed to City of Ferndale Stormwater staff stormwater@cityofferndale.org. The comment period for the draft 2022 Stormwater Management Program Program began February 14, 2022 and ended March 16, 2022.

The 2022 Stormwater Management Program can be found by clicking here or on our “What is Stormwater” page.

February 14, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revision: Monday, February 14th through Friday, April 1st, 2022, 7am–7pm

LaBounty Drive, between Les Schwab Tire Center and Smith Road

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on LaBounty Drive, between the Les Schwab Tire Center and Smith Road beginning Monday, February 14th and lasting through Friday, April 1st, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete shoulder improvements associated with a private development project.

 

February 14, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revision: Monday, February 14th through Friday, February 25th, 2022, 7am–7pm

Thornton Street between Shannon Ave. and Maureen Dr.

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Thornton Street between Shannon Ave. and Maureen Dr. from Monday, February 14th through Friday, February 25th, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic and pedestrians around the work zone. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete utility work associated with a private development project.

February 14, 2022

Thornton Overpass Bridge Construction to Begin in April

Contrary to Mom’s advice about settling – we’re excited to say we’ve thoroughly enjoyed that sinking feeling and have hit bottom!

Over the past 18 months, the soils beneath the embanked approaches to the new Thornton Overpass have compressed and settled to the point work can begin on the bridge. Work on the project hasn’t been idle while the settlement period was underway.  Over the last year and a half, the City’s contractor, Strider Construction, completed wetland mitigation work, has built a new stormwater pond, and has installed thousands of feet of new public utility infrastructure leading up to the overpass. Even with all this work completed, the project has not quite hit the midpoint of work to be done.

In the next couple of months, construction of the bridge will begin and continue for the remainder of the project, as will the remaining utility work, paving and pedestrian improvements.  At the same time, the City will be rebuilding the section of Thornton Street between Vista Drive and Malloy Drive so drivers and pedestrians will enjoy a smooth experience entering and exciting the new Overpass. Both projects are on target for completion in 2023.  For more details and updates, visit www.cityofferndale.org/thornton or #ThorntonOverpass.

 

February 14, 2022