The Port is anticipating future success in attracting businesses to the recently completed
Waitsburg Business Park. Construction of the “EJ Hays Place” access road, honoring long time Waitsburg civic leaders Elmer and Joan Hays, and installation of utilities were completed in mid-2013. The $382,000 project created seven developable lots ranging in size from 1.1 to 1.8 acres.
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As part of its continuing program to give citzens more access to what’s happening at the Port of Walla Walla, the agency is increasing its presence on social media.
Port information is regularly posted on its Facebook and Twitter pages as well as the Websites, portwallawalla.com and wallawallaairport.com.
In addition to news of Commission meetings, the “postings” include announcements relating to economic development activities involving the Port’s business and industrial park tenants.
Port Commissioner Mike Fredrickson says the expanding use of a variety of social media platforms gives constituents an easy-to-use system for
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providing Port officials with individualized feed back on issues that impact Walla Walla County residents.
Since initiating the Facebook service in May, 2013 the Port already has more than 100 followers and some of the Port’s postings have resulted in over 1,000 viewers.
“Our efforts to reach a broad spectrum of citizens are getting a big boost from our presence on line,” says Fredrickson. “The Port would like to encourage more citizens to follow us on social media.”
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Port, Prescott initiate cooperative plans for improvements, address city water rights
Prescott community leaders have reached out to the Port seeking assistance with improvements for their community.
Topping the community priority list is an efficient and effective potable water system for the City of Prescott.
As a first step, the Port retained a
water rights attorney who assessed the city’s current water rights. Following that, the Port is exploring options for the city to obtain additional water rights.
Port Commissioner Mike Fredrickson said, “I have been impressed that
community leaders have come together and prioritized community projects. When a community takes the time to build consensus and establish clear priorities it makes it easier for the Port to become involved.” |
US12 project awaits funding
“The US Highway 12 Coalition is currently working to secure construction funding for Phase 7 (Touchet/Lowden segment). To date $5.3 million has been secured which has assisted with preliminary design work, environmental permitting and some land acquisition. Needed funding for the construction phase is $126 million. The coalition will be working with the Washington State legislature to seek funding in the next transportation revenue package.” |
Port seeks Estes memorial at US 12/Route 124 Burbank interchange |
Port of Walla Walla Commissioners have asked the Washington State Transportation Commission to rename the US Highway 12 and State Route 124 overpass in Burbank after the late Walla Walla County Deputy Sheriff Michael Estes.
Deputy Estes died on February 14, 2007 the result of a car crash at the old intersection of US Highway 12 and State Route 124. |
He was in the “line of duty” responding to an unknown emergency that led to the fatal accident.
In 2012 the newly constructed overpass and roundabout was dedicated with more than 100 state, county and community representatives in attendance.
Port officials have been joined in the
request by WW County Commissioners Perry Dozier, |
Jim Johnson and Greg Tompkins, Sheriff John Turner, retired Sheriff J. Michael Humphreys and Senator Mike Hewitt, along with Representatives Maureen Walsh and Terry Nealy.
“Estes’ sacrifice should be recognized with the renaming of the overpass,” Port Commissioners emphasized in their letter of support to the WSTC. |
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