Percival Landing History

Percival Landing is named after the old commercial steamship wharf operated by the Percival family at the north end of Budd Bay.  It encompasses 3.38 acres and was built in phases from the 1970’s  to 1988. 

In 2004, the City retained the firm of Peratovich, Nottingham and Drage (PND) to evaluate the structural condition of Percival Landing.  The study revealed that if nothing was done, eventually the entire facility would need to be closed.  This would result in the loss of a treasured recreational and viewing facility, as well as limiting public access to the waterfront. 

The landing also serves as an important entry point into the downtown.  It not only contributes to the economic vitality of the central business district, it holds historical and cultural significance to the community.

Concept Plan

In 2005, the City contracted with Barker Landscape Architecture and artist Elizabeth Conner to assist staff in conducting a community comment process and concept plan.  The process included:

• 12 public input sessions
• Environmental and historic focus groups
• Over 1000 community comments
• Coordination with the Squaxin Tribe

A concept design plan, preliminary budget and a funding strategy was adopted by the City Council on January 10, 2006.  This plan was created with the thoughtful input from consultants, a project artist, staff, the community, advisory committees, and Squaxin Island Tribe. 

Reconstruction

In November of 2007, the City contracted with Anchor Environmental to complete design and engineering for a phased approach to reconstructing the landing.  The City has partnered with Anchor QEA of Seattle, WA to design the new look of Percival Landing.  Due to the cost of Section A, the City will complete the construction in phases. Phase 1 construction was completed in August 2011.

Funding Sources
$3,000,000	State of WA Legislative Appropriation
$1,071,400	Federal Grant Appropriation
$555,660	Washington State Heritage Capital Projects Fund; Washington State Historical Society
$164,075	Washington State ALEA Grant, Recreation & Conservation Office
$9, 391,175	City of Olympia
$14, 182, 310	Total

Project Highlights

• Removed over 200 creosote pilings
• Removed wood boardwalk treated with copper and arsenic
• Removed rock and debris in tidal range and replaced with natural material substrate
• Planted 280 lineal feet of shoreline riparian vegetation
• Constructed 2 pavilions that will house future cultural, historical and environmental education features
• Constructed LEED silver certified bathhouse and community rental space
• Reconstructed with non-toxic materials, including steel, concrete and untreated wood
• Installed low energy fixtures for reduced power consumption
• Installed plinths and public art
• Improved public safety and ADA accessibility
• Constructed for 50 year design life and sea level rise

Future Phases

Phase 2 and 3 have been identified in the Capital Investment Strategy that was approved by Council in 2009. That Strategy anticipates constructing Phase 2 between 2012 and 2015 and Phase 3 between 2016 and 2019.