Thursday, November 29, 2007

Bridge to everywhere

This is a Contech Solutions "Continental" bridge. It's a span bridge that can be stretched to 200ft. It's what we want for Christmas, next Christmas that is....This would span the Blackwater River from Davis Riverfront Park to Blackwater Falls State Park. Bikes and hikers will cross the 6'W bridge but no motorized vehicles (you in the cammy's, you know what I'm talkin' about). Of course we need the State Park's permission, and -- a small detail -- we need to raise about $100K. I've got the quote on the bridge and am asking two engineering firms to estimate the construction of abutments and the installation. I think we can raise the $100k with some diligent grant application over the next two years. Imagine...families will take a 1 or 2 mile walk through the Davis Riverfront Park, loop over the river on the foot bridge, and then walk back on the 6' shoulder of the brand new road bridge for WV32. And what's more, visitors will be able to walk across the pedestrian bridge and arrive at Blackwater Falls in less than 1.5 miles. This bridge would also benefit the future residents of Tuscan Ridge, as the robust among them decide to hike the 1/2 mile into historic downtown Davis. A fund is being set up with Tucker Community Endowment Fund to attract and manage a fund for the Riverfront Park.

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