Virginia Beach:
“Picture walking to the Boardwalk from the Rudee Inlet
marina district without dodging cars on Atlantic and Pacific avenues. Then,
imagine catching a ride on a water taxi to visit the Virginia Aquarium &
Marine Science Center. That vision is expected to become a reality in June.
Construction is to begin the week of March 17 on a 10-foot-wide path connecting
Rudee Loop, the gem of the resort’s south end, to the Boardwalk. The $1.4 million
project includes a dock for a water taxi and a park where those waiting for the
boat can relax.
The taxi, to be managed by the city, will take passengers
from Rudee Inlet through Lake Rudee to the aquarium, on Owls Creek. It may be
expanded in the future to include destinations along the marina district and
Marsh View Park, said Dan Adams, city project manager.The
handicapped-accessible path will meet the Boardwalk near 1st Street and Grommet
Island Park, a playground with equipment for people with disabilities. A metal
guardrail that runs along Rudee Loop will be replaced with wood, and LED
pedestrian and street lights will be installed. Carolina Marine Structures is
the general contractor on the project, which is scheduled to be completed some
time in June.”
~Writes Stacy Parker of The
Virginian-Pilot
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