City of Knoxville, TN
11/05/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/05/2024 23:14
Augusta Quarry Update: New Bathrooms Built, Pathway Grading Close to Complete
Augusta Quarry Update: New Bathrooms Built, Pathway Grading Close to Complete
Steady progress is being made on the major upgrades at Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park.
Since the last City Blog update in May, construction crews have made huge strides with multiple aspects of the project, which includes new changing rooms and bathrooms, an expanded overlook, an improved and more accessible pedestrian path to the water, and new floating docks and platforms.
Three of the new bathrooms and changing rooms have been built and are being fully paneled. The concrete foundations have been poured, and the utilities are fully connected.
The initial grading of the pedestrian path down to the water has been completed, with the full grading process being close to finished. The path will be compacted a few more times with different soils and textures.
"We are entering a phase of work where it is possible to really feel the newly created spaces," Urban Wilderness Coordinator Wes Soward says. "As the siding is being installed, the proportions and scale of the project are coming to life. We can't wait to showcase the new space with a grand opening in 2025."
All six locations for the floating docks in the water of the quarry have been selected, and initial plans for where those will latch against the rock wall have also been drawn up.
The initial foundations for the overlook point have been installed. The lookout will include a fully fenced space for people to enjoy the quarry's amazing views. Upgrades to the quarry's parking lot and entrance have also been started.
The area around the quarry is still an active construction site, so it remains closed to the public. While the quarry and Augusta Avenue entrance and parking lots are closed, the Chapman Highway entrance to Fort Dickerson Park and picnic areas remain open, as well as the park's upper trails.
- Written by Will Ohlig, a University of Tennessee College of Communications senior who is interning with the City Communications Department this fall
Since the last City Blog update in May, construction crews have made huge strides with multiple aspects of the project, which includes new changing rooms and bathrooms, an expanded overlook, an improved and more accessible pedestrian path to the water, and new floating docks and platforms.
Three of the new bathrooms and changing rooms have been built and are being fully paneled. The concrete foundations have been poured, and the utilities are fully connected.
The initial grading of the pedestrian path down to the water has been completed, with the full grading process being close to finished. The path will be compacted a few more times with different soils and textures.
"We are entering a phase of work where it is possible to really feel the newly created spaces," Urban Wilderness Coordinator Wes Soward says. "As the siding is being installed, the proportions and scale of the project are coming to life. We can't wait to showcase the new space with a grand opening in 2025."
All six locations for the floating docks in the water of the quarry have been selected, and initial plans for where those will latch against the rock wall have also been drawn up.
The initial foundations for the overlook point have been installed. The lookout will include a fully fenced space for people to enjoy the quarry's amazing views. Upgrades to the quarry's parking lot and entrance have also been started.
The area around the quarry is still an active construction site, so it remains closed to the public. While the quarry and Augusta Avenue entrance and parking lots are closed, the Chapman Highway entrance to Fort Dickerson Park and picnic areas remain open, as well as the park's upper trails.
- Written by Will Ohlig, a University of Tennessee College of Communications senior who is interning with the City Communications Department this fall
Posted by evreeland On 05 November, 2024 at 3:24 PM