Kiwanda Corridor Project Breaks Ground

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In May 2023, Tillamook County’s Kiwanda Corridor Project (KCP) begins Phase I of the Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot reconstruction (the first of three phases for the lot). Phase I includes the foundation and underground utilities for the new, ADA, gender-neutral restrooms and shower / foot-wash stations. These new amenities will be located much closer to the beach, on the west side of the parking lot, allowing for locals and visitors to gain easier access from the beach. Phase I will be completed before July 4th, at which time construction will pause for the remainder of the peak summer season.

Construction work will resume with Phase II beginning in October 2023, followed immediately by Phase III. These final phases include demolition of the existing restrooms; repaving / grading of the parking lot and Hungry Harbor Road with upgraded stormwater management systems; construction of pedestrian-only pathways to the beach; civic overlook; upgraded refuse and recycling; EV charging stations; information kiosk; safe routes for drop-offs, pedestrians, bikes and the free PC Shuttle; and the trailhead for the Multi-Use Path.

The new lot and all its amenities are scheduled to be ready for use by June 2024.

County transient lodging taxes and day-use revenues from Pacific City parking lots have funded the county’s KCP planning work to date and are now slated to fund construction.

The six project elements include:
Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot
Jensen Property
Nestucca Valley Community Alliance Park
Multi-Use Path
Webb Park
Shorepine Village Boardwalk

Check out the site for updates: https://tinyurl.com/y8n5xfyu