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Commissioners ask for clearer Riverwalk plan as they consider SPLOST funds

5440388 · July 22, 2025
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Augusta commissioners discussed restoring the Edward M. McIntyre Riverwalk, possible boathouse and docks, and whether existing ARP funds are available; they asked staff to develop a master plan and cost estimates before final allocations.

Commissioners pressed staff for specifics about funding the Edward M. McIntyre Riverwalk during a SPLOST work session. Commissioner George Johnson said he requested an additional $2,000,000 to bring the city's ask to $5,000,000 for Riverwalk restoration and told the commission: "The request will be $5,000,000 for the restoration of the Edward And McIntyre Riverwalk." Director…

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