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The
Trails Commission Public Hearing -
February 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm
February 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Androscoggin
River Trail -
Engineering
Preliminary Design Presentation
It has been nearly a year since the
Androscoggin River Trail design began and eight months since the
kickoff public meeting, so it may be off your radar. This meeting
will be the public feedback forum and opportunity to influence the
design. A key factor in the success and functionality of public
projects, can be the input from users.
The community should be familiar with
the project to be sure that the $1,600,000 is being spent in the most
effective manner. The trail route was supposed to be staked and
flagged last July, for the community to be able to view the site.
Since that didn't happen, the proposed route can be viewed, next to
the alternative route, at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/108931926848684583188/LisbonAndroscogginTrailRoutes#slideshow/5487690614773367282
Possible issues to be addressed with
the engineers at the meeting include:
The proposed route has 40% of the
project's cost going into 10% of the route
The proposed route is 1000' longer than
the riverfront option
Will the expensive part will be too
long, steep and slipery for people to enjoy?
Will maintenance and repair be a
problem for this 500' built-up section?
What is the maintenance and replacement
cost for the 150' steel footbridge?
Addional information is available at:
Steve
Warren
