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Committee authorizes staff to discuss Hamilton Carr Greenway trail relocation after erosion threatens trail

5723257 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

The Planning and Parks Committee on July 21 authorized staff to work with Great Rivers Greenway on options to relocate a threatened section of the Hamilton Carr Greenway trail after erosion put the existing alignment at risk.

The Planning and Parks Committee on July 21 authorized staff to sit at the table with Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) and develop better cost estimates and options to relocate the Hamilton Carr Greenway where erosion has endangered the trail.

Why it matters: erosion along Clark/Carre (Hamilton Carr) Creek has reached a point where the trail corridor is at risk of failing. A full stream-bank restoration estimate previously exceeded $1 million; committee and staff discussed a relocation option that could be lower but still requires firm estimates.

Director Butich presented background: Great…

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