CPA Projects – Detailed Report

Funds would be used to rebuild the existing 211-foot boardwalk at Heath Hen Meadow Conservation Land located off Robbins Street. The boardwalk, utilized daily by many residents and visitors, connects the trail systems at Mt. Hope Cemetery, the conservation parcel at 176 Central Street, and Heath Hen Meadow Conservation Land. Damaged by flooding and falling trees, the boardwalk and bridge have had multiple repairs over the past 25 years. With the current structure occasionally submerging during high water, the Land Stewardship Committee volunteers will rebuild the boardwalk and raise it twelve inches to prevent future submersions. Made of 95% recycled materials, Trex Composite Decking Material will be substituted for traditional lumber decking, as it does not require maintenance.