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Still no word about
some safety improvements for the intersection of Route 122 and Routes
116/670 in Wirtz. It's 2 years and counting now for the Highway Dept.
announce something on what is, in my opinion, one of the most dangerous
intersections in the entire state. All they say is "we're working
on it..."
The
Shoreline Management Plan has been in effect
for 5 years now. Opponents of the original plan, which included
myself, were successful in modifying the plan in a half-dozen important ways,
including restoration of the use of rip-rap to control erosion. One key item has
never been resolved, though, and that is the dredging
restrictions.
For
example, the "plan" forces the property owners in this photo to leave
much of this value destroying silt as is, instead of restoring the water
to original depth!
The plan, which is simply waterfront zoning at heart, has caused marina
properties to skyrocket in value, since they are almost the only place high
density residential construction is now allowed.
Phase 2 of
Franklin Co.'s waterfront park is officially complete. Stop by and enjoy the walking trails,
or bring your pole and do a
little fishing. Best of all, at least for the kids, the beach is now open!
No word yet on construction of a direct road to the park, (instead of coming
thru Winding Waters), but I did hear someone say $500,000 for the road was
in escrow. (I have not confirmed this.)
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Illegal to dredge this now... Ouch!
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