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Waterford committee says Riverwalk south extension needs school-district easement as bridge work creates uncertainty
Summary
The Community Greenways Advisory Committee said extending the Riverwalk south to Emburke Boulevard will require an easement from the Waterford School District and reported that Road Commission work on the Clinton River bridge near Emurke/Emburke Boulevard may remove rather than replace the crossing.
The Community Greenways Advisory Committee on Jan. 28 said extending the Waterford Riverwalk south alongside Riverside Elementary to Emburke Boulevard would require an easement from the Waterford School District before construction could proceed. Roman Wasylkevych, who has been coordinating the Riverwalk expansion discussions, said the school principal and the district are the appropriate partners to consult on gate access and easement issues.
Committee members also reported that the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) is conducting work on the bridge over the Clinton River at Emurke Boulevard (the transcript shows both "Emburke" and "Emurke"). Members said RCOC has indicated the bridge may be removed rather than replaced, creating uncertainty about whether a Riverwalk crossing at that location will remain feasible.
Why it matters: the Riverwalk extension and bridge status affect local trail continuity and access to Riverside Elementary and nearby neighborhoods; an easement from the Waterford School District and decisions by RCOC could materially change routing and cost estimates.
Committee context and next steps: Wasylkevych said the committee will follow RCOC updates and pursue discussions with the Waterford School District about an easement. The minutes do not record any formal vote on the extension or a timeline for negotiations; they note only that an easement is needed. The committee also discussed other nearby connectors and will report further as external agencies provide decisions.
