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Cannelton- Quality of Place in Southern, INCharming historic, small town located
inPerry County along the southern tip ofIndiana on the Ohio River
Vision for CanneltonNewly completed Highway 66 and sidewalk
reconstruction by Indiana Dept. Of Transportation
New 1/3 mile River Trail walkway along Ohio River behind the Ohio River Floodwall, connecting new sidewalks and River Trail to other Perry County Greenway trails
New sidewalks throughout town through two Safe Routes to Schools Grants
Downtown Revitalization of lighting, curbs, Gazebo Park, floodwall mural
Vision for Cannelton…continuedImprove the health of community by providing
more safe walkways through busy town that borders Highway 66 and the Ohio River
Flood wall protects us yet separates us from the River - how do we reconnect with our roots?
Reconnect community with its roots along the Ohio River by providing more recreational access along river
Add elements that will attract visitors to this charming town
Cannelton River Trail ProjectPartnership between: Perry Count Greenway Initiative - Grant
writer, Project Manager and partial funder Cannelton Foundation - Lead Organization and
grant match fundraiser City of Cannelton - Property owner
responsible for right of ways and future maintenance & major funder
Cannelton Greenway Committee - volunteers from each organization who designed walkway with help of local engineer
Cannelton River Trail FundingCannelton Foundation sought $50,000 match
funding donations from: Local businesses i.e. banks, hospital,
manufacturers, etc. City of Cannelton Perry County Convention & Visitors Bureau Perry County Greenway Initiative Local civic organizations Local family foundations Individuals who had previously supported
other Perry County Greenway trails
Cannelton River Trail ProgressSteps taken after Place-Based Grant
Awarded early-May 2012:Engineering firms bid on 1,770 linear feet
(1/3 mile) project - local firm was chosen May 8
Engineer became project manager Hired surveyor - Survey completed June 1 Completed Drawings - June 26 Met with adjacent landowner and Perry
County Port Authority to work out land use agreement with City of Cannelton
Cannelton River Trail ProgressContinued….Engineer began seeking permits/approval
from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (re:
floodwall proximity)- “Letter of No Objection” received July 25
Department of Natural Resources (re: riverside location) – no permit needed
Indiana Dept. Of Environmental Management (re: Rule 5) - no permit needed
Cannelton River Trail ProgressContinued….Engineer sought bids from contractors July
30 Bids received on Aug. 15 - Concrete
walkway bid was accepted 1st meeting with contractor Aug. 17 Work began August 20 Completed Oct. 9 River Trail Dedicated Oct. 12 Cannelton’s 175th Anniversary Oct. 11 - 14
Cannelton River Trail - ChallengesRural community - low number of engineers
and contractors available locally
Goal of completing trail before 175th Anniversary Celebration in less than six months
Floodwall proximity and permits needed to construct walkway in a floodway
Limited financial resources in community with United States in beginning stage of economic recovery
Cannelton River Trail - SuccessesCannelton Foundation (501 c 3) took Lead
Organization role which helped avoid red tape required of governmental entities
Highly qualified engineer who recently relocated to Tell City, his hometown
Permitting process went through without any problems
Financial support was strong from local Greenway Initiative, CVB, and City of Cannelton
Cannelton River Trail - SuccessesContinued…Local contractor won bid and moved very
quickly to begin and complete project
Engineer took on Project Manager position and did an excellent job
Strong leadership from local volunteers and government leaders from Cannelton
Completed project within budget of $100,000
Cannelton River Trail - SuccessesWaupaca Foundry,
located in Perry County, designed and donated beautiful iron bench ends to Cannelton Foundation.
Bench ends are assembled and sold to help meet final grant match.
Benches will also be placed along Cannelton River Trail.
Cannelton Park Bench - $350
New Community Partnership
Cannelton River Trail - Successes
Top of bench: Cannelton School mascot - Bulldog
Handle - “Established 1837”
Bench Support -Cannelton
skyline
Waupaca Partnership - personalized bench design for Cannelton, Indiana
Cannelton River Trail ConnectivityThe Perry County Greenway currently has the
following trails:Windy Creek Trail in Tell CityTell City River WalkTell City Bike LanesWilliam Tell Elementary School TrailCannelton River Trail
Future plans include connecting Tell City River Walk to Cannelton River Trail via River Road upgrade project that will be constructed by a collaboration between the governmental bodies of Perry County, Cannelton, Tell City and the Perry County Port Authority