Part of the "RIVER RATS" initiative
Develop reuse plans for currently abandoned and underutilized riverfront properties throughout the Augusta area and support ongoing reclamation efforts by creating a cohesive recreational theme through three projects: Riverfront Recreation Center, Lock & Dam Park / White Water Course, and Columbia Nitrogen Road / Industry Row. The recommendation focuses on rehabilitating public and private land, creating recreation and event sites, improving river access, supporting new outdoor recreation centers, creating water-based recreation opportunities, and converting contaminated or polluting industrial land into cleaner economic and recreational uses.
Tracks the comprehensive use plan period for the entire 1-mile Riverfront Recreation Center stretch.
Tracks cleanup performed on identified contaminated sites.
Tracks additional cost for improved services along river frontage and parks.
Tracks rehabilitation and revitalization of communities through cleaned-up river access areas.
Tracks creation of a comprehensive use plan for the entire 1-mile Riverfront Recreation Center stretch.
Tracks the ability to conserve, protect, clean up, and enhance riverfront areas.
Tracks competitor surveys as a measurable success indicator.
Tracks closing and dismantling of industries currently shutting down.
Tracks updated bathroom and changing facilities.
Tracks attraction of visitors from surrounding areas.
Tracks construction of new fishing docks.
Tracks economic growth in South Augusta connected to Columbia Nitrogen Road redevelopment.
Tracks needed improvements to Jessie Norman Amphitheater, Riverwalk, Augusta Marina, and Riverfront Field.
Tracks Brownfields and Superfund Cleanup Sites.
Tracks cleanup cost for the recreation site.
Tracks construction of other recreation center assets.
Tracks additional community programs as a measurable success indicator.
Tracks bringing people back down to the river through fixed existing parks and upgraded amenities.
Tracks retrofitting of facilities or introduction of new, clean industry.
Tracks cost of needed properties on the river site.
Tracks the three major project zones identified for the recommendation: Riverfront Recreation Center, Lock & Dam Park / White Water Course, and Columbia Nitrogen Road / Industry Row.
Tracks economic development attracting the desired economic mix to cleaned up sites.
Tracks support for existing triathlons, IronMan competitions, and other activities.
Tracks construction of a new boathouse for the 1-mile recreation center.
Tracks size of the proposed recreation center.
Tracks construction of the White Water Course.
Tracks growth of employment mix from companies that do not pollute the environment.
Tracks creation and expansion of passive outdoor recreation areas surrounding the area for employees.
Tracks possible funding opportunities listed for the recommendation.
Tracks cost of the proposed 10,000 sq. ft. recreation center including facilities.
Tracks walkways and viewing platforms.
Tracks cost of new facilities and amenities at New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park.
Tracks conversion of abandoned and underused land into a sports destination.
Tracks smoother flow from downtown Augusta to the waterfront.
Tracks facilitation of the sale of two privately owned land sections for mixed-use redevelopment.
Tracks creation of a comprehensive site use plan for the existing Lock & Dam Park area.
Tracks transformation of blighted, contaminated, and ignored land into a network of attractions.
Tracks dismantling of the lock and dam.
Tracks work directly with Augusta Parks and Recreation to identify needed improvements.
Tracks likely partnerships and resources listed in the report.
Tracks creation of a comprehensive use plan for Industry Row with community partners.
Tracks the number of registrants as a measurable success indicator.
Tracks designation of contaminated sites as Brownfields cleanup sites.
Tracks the Riverfront Recreation Center stretch described in the report.
Tracks construction of assets in Lock & Dam Park.
Tracks creation of economic zones from cleaned and enhanced riverfront sites.
Tracks RFP issued to bring the desired mix of recreational opportunities to Lock & Dam Park.
Tracks work with community to ensure the right mix of recreational opportunities.
Tracks cost of new docks and fishing piers.
Tracks development of an action plan to promote existing resources.
Tracks attraction of non-polluting companies that use the riverfront resources to attract young employees.
Cleanup of recreation site: approximately $400,000; cost of needed properties on river site: additional $500,000; 10,000 sq. ft. recreation center including facilities: valued around $2 million; new docks and fishing piers: $150,000; new facilities and amenities at New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam Park: $2.5 million; additional $4 million for improved services along river frontage and parks.