Alderman Johnston dedicates White Cliff Bridge; community center groundbreaking set for May 23

Alderman Johnston of Ward 4 dedicated the newly reopened White Cliff Bridge on behalf of the City of Crestwood and invited residents to a series of community events, including a community center groundbreaking and the reopening of the adjacent aquatic center.

Johnston said the bridge restoration restores pedestrian access into White Cliff Park and its facilities. "We're so excited for the White Cliff Bridge to be back open," he said, adding that the bridge will help people reach the aquatic center and the community center.

The alderman announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new community center on May 23 at 4:00 p.m. "We hope to see you there on May 23rd," Johnston said, and asked attendees to remain afterward for what he described as a "tac tour" when the aquatic center opens. He closed the remarks by formally dedicating the bridge: "On behalf of the city of Crestwood, I hereby dedicate this bridge and recognize all the hard work that went into it and look forward to all the years of service that it will give us."

The event as recorded in the transcript was an on-site ceremonial dedication and announcement of upcoming community events. No motions, votes, authorities, or formal city actions were recorded during these remarks. The transcript includes the phrasing "city of Crosswood" in the dedication line; the correct municipal name is Crestwood and the article uses that spelling.

Details: the groundbreaking is scheduled for May 23 at 4:00 p.m.; the transcript did not specify a year beyond the announced date. The bridge name given in the remarks is White Cliff Bridge and the location is described as entering into the park that serves the aquatic center and the future community center.