Situation
The Lakepointe project is a future master development located on a 200-acre site adjacent to State Route 18 in the Covington/Kent area of Washington. Previously, the site had been a gravel mine, the previous owner of the property dug in many locations throughout the site to produce aggregate material. The site was then converted into a dump location for non-structural fill. The site was also the long-time location for “Lakeside” a local asphalt supplier who had an active plant located in the northeast corner of the site up until November of 2025. The Master Plan details multiple phases of development across the site, eventually turning the once mine into a master development with both commercial/retail spaces and residential buildings/homes. The site will also include a 20-acre manmade lake.
Solution
For almost a decade, Goodfellow Bros. has been working on reclaiming all previously place non-structural fill and filling the site to its designed subgrade. GBI’s scope of work for this project includes erosion control, dewatering, material conditioning, survey and layout, dust control, site preparation, and the construction of haul roads, among other things. More specifically, the scope of work includes the construction of road prism to subgrade, over-excavation of uncompacted soils, placement of winter stockpiled import fill, installation of wick drains, moving and drying of onsite dirt, and establishing the future lake’s edge and slope fills. Additionally, GBI is working closely with a geotechnical engineer to ensure there is proper soil compaction, soil screening, and settlement monitoring.
As of December 2025, 4.4 million bank cubic yards have been imported to raise and balance the site, over 1 million bank yards are still required to reach the design subgrade.
Notable
The Lakepointe project has evolved through multiple contracts and contract extensions, reflecting the long-term nature and continued success of the development. In October 2023, the project underwent a significant ownership transition, resulting in updates to the project design and modifications to the overall master plan. Goodfellow Bros. quickly established a strong working relationship with the new ownership team, ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining project momentum and successfully adapting to revised project objectives.
In addition to its direct impact on the development, Lakepointe has played a strategic role in supporting other projects throughout the region. The site has served as a valuable destination for structural fill material, providing a cost-effective disposal solution that enhances the competitiveness of nearby projects while maintaining strong project margins.
With the current contract extending through the summer of 2027, Goodfellow Bros. will have maintained a continuous presence on-site for approximately 11 years. Upon completion, the project will stand as one of the company’s longest-running developments, highlighting its ability to successfully support complex, multi-phase projects from inception through completion.
