NEWPORT RIVERWALK PLAZA
The riverwalk plaza will
allow residents of
Borough of Newport and visitors to the area the opportunity to access the
Juniata River; currently, there is no safe access in the Borough.
This application encompasses several phases of the Feasibility Study
conducted by H. Edward Black.
The scope of the project includes the trail in, the plaza, the
amphitheatre and fencing as required by Norfolk Southern. Although, these
portions of the proposed project represent only three phases as proposed by the
plan, construction of these phases would create a stand-alone project that is in
no way dependent upon implementation of the remaining phases.
This
access and the proposed small amphitheatre and plaza will allow residents a safe
access to the river for fishing, walking or simply general enjoyment of the
river. The amphitheatre would be used as a place to picnic, to hold small
outdoor entertainment events (the location is a block from the model rural arts
agency, the Perry County Council of the Arts) and as an educational site.
An attractive access would also encourage boaters on the Juniata to stop,
come into town and enjoy our local restaurants and attractions, thereby bringing
an economic boost to the town. The
project includes:
The Market Street entrance, which is located at the Juniata River bridge on
Route 34/Market Street, will provide safe access to the trail to the riverwalk
plaza. Funding of the Phase 1 construction of the sidewalk entrance as well as
curbing and crosswalks will be provided by a TEA 21 grant to the Borough and
construction will be completed as part of the Market Street project.
A depressed curb will be constructed to allow the Citizens Fire Company
to continue to access the river for water supply.
Market Street Access - A wide ramp with a zig-zag low grade design will
allow for general pedestrian, handicapped and fire department access from the
street to the water's edge.
Market Street Plaza will provide a gathering area at water's edge., with
steps leading into the water.
Concrete pavers and concrete banding will make up the plaza, for
individual or group use. Docking areas
for boaters coming down the river will be provided.
Market Street Plaza Amphitheatre - A series of large steps in a curved
design will provide seating along the back of the plaza.
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The diagram shows the Market Street
Bridge entrance with the Market Street Plaza. The plaza will contain an
amphitheater which will seat 50 people. The plaza and walkway will
be constructed of cement and brick and provide
wheelchair access. The front of the plaza and steps on sides will
provide access to the water |
Below is conceptual drawing of the Market Street Plaza
Amphitheatre
