August 13th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
Grant funds have been and are being secured for an implementation study for the proposed Water Park at Canal Place project- and optimism continues to rise as public support grows. Located on the North Branch of the Potomac River, the river park would run from a planned access point adjacent to the YMCA on Kelly Road to below Canal Place at Elizabeth Street in South Cumberland. The park will include a whitewater attraction for kayak and canoe travel, along with trail connections, a spectator area and scenic overlook. Dee Dee Ritchie, Canal Place executive director, spearheaded the effort to revitalize the project which actually was first discussed a decade ago. She provided an overview during the most recent meeting of the Downtown Development Commission and said the project would lead to a major economic boost for the region…
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