NEW ACCESS TO SILVER CREEK

Last Friday, the City broke ground on SILVER CREEK LANDING, a new canoe launch-point and walkway near Providence Way and Spring Streets. Plans include stabilizing the steep, dirt slope and adding a concrete walkway down to a newly constructed landing area that will serve as a launch-point for kayakers, canoers, boaters, fishermen, and recreational swimmers. This area is already highly utilized by recreational fishermen and kayakers, but this new addition will bring increased awareness and accessibility to one of Silver Creek’s most unique areas.

At the groundbreaking, the City was joined by Dr. David Wicks with the Ohio River Way. Ohio River Way is a non-profit that seeks to increase opportunities for adventure on and along the Ohio River, as well as provide information on river safety, help improve public access and infrastructure, and celebrate the unique beauty and culture of the Ohio River. Also in attendance was Mr. Kenton Wooden, executive director for the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.

“I want to thank the City Council, the New Albany Redevelopment Commission, and our partners along the Ohio River for celebrating this groundbreaking with us, and for helping increase access to one of New Albany’s historic and unique waterways,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.