From Pat Ellis in today's
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There will be a new 4,875-foot by 10-foot reinforced concrete bike and pedestrian path for the public to use. Secondly, there will be a four-foot high safety fence that will run the entire length and will be constructed of decorative iron.
There will also be lighting every 200 feet along with concrete benches every 400 feet. The entire walk will be landscaped with shrubbery and annuals.
Two floating docks will be installed for everyday and casual boaters to use. |
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The "free" money in question would be around $403,237.60, with the city putting in an additional $100,809.40. The sentiment is from some that if the town goes through with the plans they will not handle the upkeep afterward. I personally think the town will keep up the area, considering how many different people wil be monitering it (Historical Society, residents of Main and Commissioner, etc.) The current chain link fence that's n place was put up for safety reasons, due in part to the erosion and I think the fact that the 2 foot concrete wall thats always been there does noting to stop even a 2 year old from climbing over and falling to his/her death.
Regardless if folks think the city won;t take care of something like the riverwalk, I think ANYTHING the city does to improve the appearence on Arch Street is a good thing. This will bring focus not only to the river, but to Downtown Demopolis; a place where everyone agrees the economy needs to improve.