Augusta Riverwalk cleanup continues after storm damage
The cleanup is expected to take 2 weeks due to large items like tree stumps, large limbs and root balls along the Riverwalk.
The Deputy Director of Augusta Parks and Recreation Maintenance, Alphonza Williams, says they are in the final 2 phases of getting the Riverwalk ready for people to enjoy again.
'Tody started the first phase, that'll be the 14th through the 20th . Then we'll be back on the 23rd through the 26th finishing up the second phase where we'll finalize getting all of the stuff from the 5th street bridge, marina area, all the way down to 13th street getting all of that stuff accessible and out of the way,' said Williams.
He went on to say that the public has never been in any danger at the Riverwalk prior to the clean up.
I also asked about updates on Oglethorpe Park that has been closed since Helene.
Williams said, 'We've already been in contact with our vendors to try to get that equipment replaced, I don't have a time frame on that yet but we have to be able to get a total assessment to see what has actually been damaged that was under the rubble that we couldn't get to.'
He said they will also be in talks with the Director and Administrator about the replanting of trees in the park and other areas.
Williams said they community has been wonderful during this process and they are excited to finally open full time.
'We appreciate all the patience from the citizens and working with us and our parks throughout the cemeteries and all, this clean up has been a process and it's been something that I know my crew is ready to get back to a normal schedule,' said Williams.
The Saturday Market will be open and operate its normal hours during this closure.
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