Redevelopment Commission backs Super Overlook Phase 3, seeks $250,000 contribution
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Summary
The commission agreed to support the Riverfront Development Committee’s Super Overlook Phase 3 and approved funding support after hearing the committee cite a $568,000 phase construction cost and $2,000,000 total project to date; a local company pledged to donate steel.
The Madison Redevelopment Commission approved support for Phase 3 of the Super Overlook riverfront project after a presentation by the Madison Riverfront Development Committee.
Committee members said Phase 3 construction costs total $568,000 and requested $250,000 in commission support for that phase. The presenters noted the larger initiative has reached roughly $2,000,000 in total project investment so far and that Nucor has agreed to donate steel for the project.
Commissioners praised the riverfront work as an example of public–private collaboration and voted in favor of the requested support. Staff said the committee and volunteers have played a significant role in fundraising and that work will continue in coordination with city plans for the riverfront.
