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The Port of Everett completed a $6.75 million Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project“Port of Everett Completes Critical Infrastructure Upgrade With $6.75M Marina Bulkhead Replacement Date: Jul 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 10, 2026Port of Everett Completes Critical Infrastructure Upgrade With $6.75M Marina Bulkhead ReplacementThe Port of Everett’s Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project replaced a critical section of bulkhead that helps support State Route 529/West Marine View Drive and rebuilt the overwater wharf directly adjacent.”
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The project was completed on July 9, 2026“EVERETT, WASH. — On Thursday, July 9, the Port of Everett and project partners celebrated the Port of Everett Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project, a $6.75 million infrastructure upgrade that supports and stabilizes a key section of State Route 529/West Marine View Drive (WMVD), a critical commuter, freight, and military corridor.”
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The project stabilized a critical section of State Route 529/West Marine View Drive“The Port of Everett’s Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project replaced a critical section of bulkhead that helps support State Route 529/West Marine View Drive and rebuilt the overwater wharf directly adjacent.”
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The project replaced 165 lineal feet of aging timber bulkhead“The project reconstructed approximately 165 lineal feet of aging timber bulkhead with steel sheet piles and ground improvements to provide a stronger and more stable support for WMVD.”
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The project replaced 165 lineal feet of aging timber bulkhead with steel sheet piles“The project reconstructed approximately 165 lineal feet of aging timber bulkhead with steel sheet piles and ground improvements to provide a stronger and more stable support for WMVD.”
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The project improved ground support“The project reconstructed approximately 165 lineal feet of aging timber bulkhead with steel sheet piles and ground improvements to provide a stronger and more stable support for WMVD.”
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The project directly supports the commuter, freight, and military corridor“Everett, WASH. — On Thursday, July 9, the Port of Everett and project partners celebrated the Port of Everett Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project, a $6.75 million infrastructure upgrade that supports and stabilizes a key section of State Route 529/West Marine View Drive (WMVD), a critical commuter, freight, and military corridor.”
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The project is part of a 2005 effort to replace 2,900 total lineal feet of Marina bulkhead“This marina bulkhead section was the last of 2,900 total lineal feet of Marina bulkhead to be replaced as part of an effort that began in 2005 in the Central Marina.”
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The project included rebuilding a nearby overwater wharf“The section of overwater wharf directly adjacent was also rebuilt, along with new landscaping, and ADA-accessibility and pedestrian safety features.”
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The project included new landscaping“The section of overwater wharf directly adjacent was also rebuilt, along with new landscaping, and ADA-accessibility and pedestrian safety features.”
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The project included ADA accessibility features“The section of overwater wharf directly adjacent was also rebuilt, along with new landscaping, and ADA-accessibility and pedestrian safety features.”
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The project included pedestrian safety upgrades“The section of overwater wharf directly adjacent was also rebuilt, along with new landscaping, and ADA-accessibility and pedestrian safety features.”
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Port CEO Lisa Lefeber stated the investment benefits regional transportation networks“"This infrastructure investment benefits more than the Port of Everett Marina – it directly supports the regional transportation network by stabilizing West Marine View Drive, benefitting commuters, trade operations, and our military partners who use it every day," Port of Everett CEO/Executive Director Lisa Lefeber said.”
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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen noted the project used $3 million in federal funds“"Thanks in part to $3 million in federal dollars, this bulkhead created local jobs and will now serve thousands of commuters and pedestrians who use it every day. The last bulkhead lasted for over 80 years, and the new Segment E bulkhead will serve the Everett community for the next 100 years. I am glad that I was able to help get this project across the finish line and will keep fighting for federal dollars that support local projects like this one."”
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The project will serve the community for 100 years“The last bulkhead lasted for over 80 years, and the new Segment E bulkhead will serve the Everett community for the next 100 years.”
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State Rep. Julio Cortes praised the project as an investment in community safety and accessibility“"The Everett waterfront is one of our community's greatest assets, and I'm proud to have helped secure state funding that improves safety, accessibility, and public access for everyone," state Rep. Julio Cortes said. "This project is an investment in our community's future, and I appreciate the Port of Everett and all of our partners for making it possible."”
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The completed section near Port Gardner Wharf was the last of the Central Marina bulkhead replacements“This marina bulkhead section was the last of 2,900 total lineal feet of Marina bulkhead to be replaced as part of an effort that began in 2005 in the Central Marina.”
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The Port noted the new structure will prevent shoreline erosion“The marina bulkhead acts as a retaining wall, stabilizing the soil under SR 529/WMVD, and helps to prevent shoreline erosion.”
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The Port noted the new structure will support the area's infrastructure“The Port of Everett’s Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project replaced a section of aged timber bulkhead with new steel sheet piles to better support and stabilize State Route 529/West Marine View Drive.”