Planning begins for pedestrian bridge over Canasawacta Creek
Chenango Greenway Conservancy, Inc recently received approval from Norwich common counsel to begin planning for the installation of a pedestrian bridge across Canasawacta Creek, connecting Hosbach trail and Jamba Flats. (Photo by Catherine Sasso)
NORWICH – On November 19, the Norwich common council passed a resolution allowing Chenango Greenway Conservancy, Inc to begin planning for the installation of a pedestrian bridge across Canasawacta Creek, connecting Hosbach trail and Jamba Flats.
The bridge would allow walkers on Hosbach Trail to cross over Canasawacta Creek to the flats without having to use the railroad bridge, known colloquially as black bridge.
According to community development advocate, Todd Dreyer, the resolution was an authorization for the Chenango Greenway Conservancy group to do the preliminary planning for the bridge. The group will be looking into cost factors, permitting, design, and return to the common council with a proposal. They have two years to complete the process.
The city owns the land on the northern side of Canasawacta Creek and the Jamaba Flats parcel. Dreyer states the city would have to take the lead of being the owner of the bridge, meaning they would become responsible for maintenance.
“Anytime a government entity takes on responsibility for something theres usually costs that are involved. So Greenway Conservatory is looking for ways to make bridge low maintenance,” said Dreyer.
Chenango Greenway Conservancy, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed by a group of Norwich residents committed to constructing and maintaining public recreational trails in the Chenango Valley. According to Dreyer, the volunteer based organization became incorporated 10 years ago when more folks became interested in creating a walk way or “greenway” largely along the Chenango river.
Dreyer said the conservancy has been encouraged by Chenango United Way to attract interest of the military IRT (innovative readiness training) program to assist in building the bridge. They have also submitted a proposal to Chenango County for funding the project.
“We are going to look for governmental funding opportunities and funding through private sources,” said Dreyer.
“For many years the Chenango Greenway Conservancy, Inc wanted to come up with pedestrian bridge across canasawacta creek. The bridge will be a new recreational amenity for the community. It will enhance the usability of the greenway trail by improving the continuity of the trail. The green way is a recreational amenity and an environmental asset to the community.” said Dreyer.
The bridge would allow walkers on Hosbach Trail to cross over Canasawacta Creek to the flats without having to use the railroad bridge, known colloquially as black bridge.
According to community development advocate, Todd Dreyer, the resolution was an authorization for the Chenango Greenway Conservancy group to do the preliminary planning for the bridge. The group will be looking into cost factors, permitting, design, and return to the common council with a proposal. They have two years to complete the process.
The city owns the land on the northern side of Canasawacta Creek and the Jamaba Flats parcel. Dreyer states the city would have to take the lead of being the owner of the bridge, meaning they would become responsible for maintenance.
“Anytime a government entity takes on responsibility for something theres usually costs that are involved. So Greenway Conservatory is looking for ways to make bridge low maintenance,” said Dreyer.
Chenango Greenway Conservancy, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed by a group of Norwich residents committed to constructing and maintaining public recreational trails in the Chenango Valley. According to Dreyer, the volunteer based organization became incorporated 10 years ago when more folks became interested in creating a walk way or “greenway” largely along the Chenango river.
Dreyer said the conservancy has been encouraged by Chenango United Way to attract interest of the military IRT (innovative readiness training) program to assist in building the bridge. They have also submitted a proposal to Chenango County for funding the project.
“We are going to look for governmental funding opportunities and funding through private sources,” said Dreyer.
“For many years the Chenango Greenway Conservancy, Inc wanted to come up with pedestrian bridge across canasawacta creek. The bridge will be a new recreational amenity for the community. It will enhance the usability of the greenway trail by improving the continuity of the trail. The green way is a recreational amenity and an environmental asset to the community.” said Dreyer.
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