Work on Community Center front plaza to begin Aug. 31

No interruptions to normal schedule are anticipated while work on soil conditions, lighting is done.

The Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC) will be undergoing restoration and repair to the front plaza area of the building. Work is scheduled to be performed from Aug. 31-Sept. 4, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. No interruptions for visitors and patrons are anticipated.

Site plans include amending soil conditions for surviving and newly planted trees and shrubs.

Diseased and dead trees will be removed from the front landscape, with a new “heirloom” tree to be planted in the grass south of the plaza.

In addition, the MICEC front plaza will receive a series of lighting upgrades, providing improved lighting for patrons entering and exiting the facility. Installations include two 14’ LED post lights and six encapsulated solar-powered lights.

The MICEC is located at 8236 S.E. 24th St., with standard operating hours Monday through Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit http://www.mercergov.org/micec or call 206-275-7609 for more information on the MICEC.