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Vienna leaders unveil ADA-access river edge and $1 million earmark to clean industrial site
Summary
City officials celebrated a new ADA-compliant river access and kayak launch at River's Edge and said a $1 million congressional earmark will fund cleanup of the former John Manville industrial area so the site can become usable green or parking space.
Vienna officials on the town-hall stage described a multi-year push to give residents public access to the Ohio River for the first time and to clean up a nearby industrial parcel for future use.
Mayor Emerick said the new River's Edge kayak launch and river-edge concrete pads — including 14-foot and 10-foot sections and ADA-compliant access to the water — will let residents "touch the water" and help those with disabilities reach the river for recreation. "This will enable those that have physical disabilities…
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