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Waterville receives $557,625 grant for river overlook; bridge preservation activists push for Clean Ohio funding
Summary
City staff announced a $557,625 grant award for a Roche De Beaufort overlook and shared-use path; public commenters urged quicker action and recommended the city or a partner submit a Clean Ohio grant to support preservation of a historic bridge and related land acquisition.
City staff told council that the city received a grant of $557,625 to build a river overlook and shared-use path that will connect to the Farnsworth Metropark and include a pedestrian span over South River Road and a small parking area.
"We did receive notice that we got a grant for $557,625," City Manager John Gokenauer reported, describing a proposal that would install an overlook using an existing pier and wing walls, add a 35-foot pedestrian span across South River Road, approximately eight parking spaces, and shared-use connections to the trail and Farnsworth Metropark.
During public comment, Dave Weber,…
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