June 18, 2009
Corps Awards Contract for Parkersburg Riverfront Park
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $2.8 million contract to Tab Construction Company, Inc. for construction at the Parkersburg Riverfront Park.
The project is based on the conceptual plan which was developed by the Corps and officials of Parkersburg and Wood County.
The work includes: adding a traffic circle to the entrance to the park; building a riverboat landing to accommodate cruise boats, excursion ferry boats and small recreation craft; adding tiered seating near the riverboat landing; building restrooms; and expanding the parking area.
Construction is expected to start this summer, and will take approximately 24 months to complete.
The City of Parkersburg is the non-federal sponsor of the project. A portion of the funds are from State of West Virginia Economic Development Grants.
The construction was authorized by the Water Resources Development Act of 1999, Section 557 (1), Public Law 106-53, as amended by the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 3172, Public Law 110-114.
For more information, contact Project Manager Beth Cade at 304-399-5848 or the Public Affairs Office at 304-399-5353.
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Corps Awards Contract for Parkersburg Riverfront Park
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $2.8 million contract to Tab Construction Company, Inc. for construction at the Parkersburg Riverfront Park.
The project is based on the conceptual plan which was developed by the Corps and officials of Parkersburg and Wood County.
The work includes: adding a traffic circle to the entrance to the park; building a riverboat landing to accommodate cruise boats, excursion ferry boats and small recreation craft; adding tiered seating near the riverboat landing; building restrooms; and expanding the parking area.
Construction is expected to start this summer, and will take approximately 24 months to complete.
The City of Parkersburg is the non-federal sponsor of the project. A portion of the funds are from State of West Virginia Economic Development Grants.
The construction was authorized by the Water Resources Development Act of 1999, Section 557 (1), Public Law 106-53, as amended by the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, Section 3172, Public Law 110-114.
For more information, contact Project Manager Beth Cade at 304-399-5848 or the Public Affairs Office at 304-399-5353.
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