It’s our nature to grow.
Projects
Each year the Port Commission adopts a capital improvement budget that supports the Port of Camas-Washougal’s mission to drive economic development, create jobs, promote commerce and provide recreational opportunities. These capital improvements include a wide range of projects, to include wetland mitigation and restoration, building construction, and continuing management of all port owned properties and facilities.
Marina
Lower Marina Access Road Paving
Lakeside Industries completed a pavement improvement project on the access road below the Port administrative building in July of 2026. Work included grinding & removal of the existing asphalt base, paving approximately 12,000 square feet with new asphalt, and replacing two speed bumps. These repairs have rehabilitated the roadway surface and improved overall driving and safety conditions.
Aquatic Plant Removal
The Port hired contractors to address the nuisance aquatic vegetation in the Parker’s Landing Marina. Teams of divers carefully removed the plants at the roots and used a suction system to transfer to a collection container for proper disposal. An enormous amount of plant material was removed. While removal efforts can significantly reduce vegetation in targeted areas, it is not possible to permanently eradicate it. Marinas throughout the the Columbia River face similar challenges with record plant growth this year.
Airport
Grove Field Master Plan
Grove Field Airport began as a small airstrip in 1945 and became part of the Port of Camas-Washougal in 1961. Today, it’s home to a thriving aviation community with 77 Port-owned hangars, 23 privately owned condo hangars, 16 tie-down spaces for visiting aircraft, and a local flight school.
The Port is developing an Airport Master Plan using consultant services from Century West Engineering. This plan will study current operations, infrastructure needs, and growth potential—providing a roadmap for future improvements that meet FAA standards, industry best practices, and align the Port’s economic goals with community priorities. The Airport Master Plan is being funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act supporting long-term planning and strategic development of the airport’s facilities and infrastructure.
Industrial Park
SE 41st Street Preloading
The Port plans to extend the success of its 300-acre industrial park by constructing SE 41st Street, an east-end roadway connecting Grant and South Lincoln Streets. This new connection will open approximately 19 acres of additional developable land and improve access throughout the park, while creating opportunities to incorporate industrial symbiosis and energy resilience into future infrastructure and operations.
Phase One was completed in September 2026 by McDonald Excavating. This phase involved preloading of the future roadway area and will be followed by a monitoring period of approximately 6 to 12 months. Phase Two will construct the new roadway and related street improvements.
This project is funded through state legislative appropriations, demonstrating the State’s commitment to supporting strategic infrastructure investments and regional economic development.
Rail – 35th Street Crossing
The Port has contracted American Track LLC for rail repair services for two rail crossings at 35th Street near Index Street. Work will be complete in the fall of 2026. Funding for this project is provided through the Port’s capital budget, supporting investments in the industrial park and rail system.
Washington State Clean Building Performance Standards
The Port initiated the process to comply with Washington State’s Clean Building Performance Standards (CBPS), Tier 2 requirements. Tier 2 applies to buildings with a total floor area between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet. 10 Port-owned buildings fall within this range. Building owners are required to implement benchmarking, energy management plans and operations maintenance programs. The Port is utilizing the consulting services of Custom Energy, through the Washington DES Energy Services Program, and should complete requirements in the fall of 2026.