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Council hears trail reroute that speaker estimated could save about $1 million
Summary
A staff presenter described a trail routing alternative using town-owned corridor that would avoid an expensive boardwalk and, according to the presenter, could save about $1,000,000; bridge angle changes were also discussed to avoid two billboards and staff will coordinate further with a local hospital and other stakeholders.
Danville Town — Council members received an update on the town trail project's design and alternative routings that staff say reduce cost and construction complexity.
Unidentified Speaker 1 described the result of recent surveying and said routing the trail along an existing town-owned corridor — rather than a steep section that would require a boardwalk — would be less expensive. "Financially, I think it was 1000000 dollar savings," Speaker 1 said; the remark was presented as an estimate and was not supported with a cost breakdown in the meeting.
Staff also discussed bridge alignment decisions needed to avoid two billboards and said they will coordinate visuals and next steps with hospital representatives, including a referenced "Dr. Finity." The design team preferred to meander across natural swales near the hospital property to minimize utility conflicts and visual impact, Speaker 1 said.
No formal action or final routing decision was recorded; staff will return with visuals and further recommendations to the council and coordinate with stakeholders for right-of-way and utility considerations.
Next steps: staff to produce visuals for the preferred route, coordinate with hospital stakeholders and finalize cost estimates for council review.
