Cannelton River Trail

…part of the Perry

County Greenway

Cannelton- Quality of Place in Southern, INCharming historic, small town located

inPerry County along the southern tip ofIndiana on the Ohio River

175 years of history

175 years of charm

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 Photos

Before After

Cannelton River Trail Photos

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Cannelton River Trail Photos

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Cannelton River Trail Photos

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Cannelton River Trail Starts at Hafele Park

Cannelton River Trail ends at Herzeele Street

Before After

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

Perry CountyGreenwayMaster Plan

Tell City

Troy

Cannelton

Walking/Cycling Trails linking towns along the Ohio River and hiking trails within the Hoosier National Forest and Perry Central area