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West Acton Boardwalk. Proposed Plans Friends of the West Acton Boardwalk School Committee Meeting October 16, 2008. West Acton Boardwalk. Existing Conditions. West Acton Boardwalk. Existing Conditions. West Acton Boardwalk. Existing Conditions. West Acton Boardwalk.
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West Acton Boardwalk Proposed Plans Friends of the West Acton Boardwalk School Committee Meeting October 16, 2008
West Acton Boardwalk Existing Conditions
West Acton Boardwalk Existing Conditions
West Acton Boardwalk Existing Conditions
West Acton Boardwalk Existing Conditions -September
West Acton Boardwalk Existing Conditions and How they Change September ↓ October ↓
West Acton Boardwalk Existing Conditions - October
West Acton Boardwalk • Friends of West Acton Boardwalk established • Have raised $2,900 so far, from PTO donations and T-Shirt sales ($12 and $8) • Started community outreach • Oktoberfest booth first opportunity to inform citizens of proposed plan • Website: www.boardwalk.westacton.net • Conducting survey online and in person • Community outreach is continuing • Survey results being tabulated • Plan for 11/10/2008 CPC application
West Acton Boardwalk • Overall Plan • Propose ideal design for schools and community • Fund all with grants and donations • Prelim cost estimates $70k-$90k • Redesign structure to • Make handicap accessible • Allow for more and longer observation • Increase usage • Improve environmental impact • Increase educational effectiveness
West Acton Boardwalk • Educational Aspects • Ideas suggested from teachers and community members • Proposing 4 interactive interpretive stations that describe the environment and habitat • Proposing dock to allow for water sampling for nature walks • Proposing small storage areas for nature walk materials • Proposing railings to allow for easier study
West Acton Boardwalk • Proposed Design • Raise height over water flow level (18”-20”) • Replace wood boards with composite, recycled material • Widen by 2 feet • Add railing and toe stops • Add floating dock for water sampling • Add small walkway to “kid island” • Add solar lighting
West Acton Boardwalk • Next steps • Get Committee endorsement (SC, BOS, etc.) • Formulate survey results • Gather more community input • Complete CPC application • Continue fundraising • Propose a plan for ongoing maintenance of new structure • Visit our website: www.boardwalk.westacton.net