CITY OF RENTON
MEDIA ADVISORY
June 12, 2019
City of Renton Contacts
Abdoul Gafour, Water Utility Engineering Manager, 425-430-7210
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Kennydale Reservoir Groundbreaking
June 19, 2019, 10 a.m.
WHAT: Groundbreaking event for the water reservoir behind Fire Station 15 in Renton’s Kennydale neighborhood.
The new reservoir is an above-ground design 100 feet above existing ground level with a diameter of about 50 feet. It will be a painted steel tank with artwork approved by the City of Renton’s Municipal Arts Commission.
Construction is expected to take 12 months.
WHO:
Denis Law, Mayor
City Councilmembers
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director
George Stahl, Water Maintenance Manager
Eric Ott, Civil Engineer
Kyle Kauzlarich, Project Manager, Renton Regional Fire Authority
Project Architect and Contractor
Invited guests
WHEN: Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 10 a.m.
WHERE: 1404 North 30th Street, Renton (just west of I-405). Location is behind Fire Station 15. Street parking is recommended.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 104,100 (2018), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, news releases, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
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