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Washougal mulls changes to Shepherd Road project after neighbors voice concernsSubscriber Exclusive

Residents say work will increase traffic, garbage at Sandy Swimming Hole

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Washougal residents object to the city of Washougal’s Shepherd Road Pedestrian Connection Project, which they claim will attract many more people to the Sandy Swimming Hole, pictured here, causing increased crime, unhoused residents, garbage, health concerns and challenges for the Washougal Police Department. (The Columbian files)

The city of Washougal is mulling possible design changes to its project to improve Shepherd Road, which has elicited criticism from residents concerned about impacts to Sandy Swimming Hole, a popular recreational destination that draws people from all over the Portland metropolitan area.

Several Shepherd Road residents claim the project will attract many more people to the Sandy Swimming Hole, causing increased crime, camping, garbage, health concerns and challenges for the Washougal Police Department.

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