PROJECT UPDATES

 

06/05/2023 -  Project Schedule Update and Other Relevant Info

  • Bidding Projected for Summer 2023

Segment 1:  Walker Branch/Hoover Creek Greenway from Sledge Rd to S Tryon St. (HWY 49)

Walker/Hoover - Diagrammatic Plan (Sledge to Tryon)

Segment 2:  Walker Branch/Hoover Creek Greenway from Existing Hoover Creek Greenway to Rivergate Pkwy

Walker/Hoover - Diagrammatic Plan (Hoover to Rivergate Pkwy)

Note that these maps show preliminary recommendations for the greenway trail, which are subject to change based on design and budget considerations. 

Walker Branch/Hoover Creek Greenway - Public Information Session: November 21, 2021

Question title

In what zip code is your home located?

(Enter 5-digit zip code; for example, 28070 or 28078)

Question title

What stories, places and cultural references best represent the Steele Creek area?

Share and list important stories, places or ideals that best represent the Unique Culture, Shared Memories, or Iconic Places of the Community.

Question title

How many times have you visited the existing Walker Branch Greenway and/or Hoover Creek Greenway in the past year? Please add to the comments which greenway or both.

less than 15 times
38%
Never
34%
more than 45 times
14%
15 – 30 times
10%
31 – 45 times
3%
Closed to responses | 29 Responses

Question title

How do you plan to use Walker Branch/Hoover Creek Greenway?

Walking
83%
Enjoyment of the outdoors
74%
Bicycling
52%
Running
30%
Socializing/meeting people
22%
Transportation
9%
Group Fitness
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 23 Responses

Question title

How will you access Walker Branch/Hoover Creek Greenway?

From existing Walker Branch Greenway
30%
Rivergate Shopping Center or Rivergate Pkwy
30%
Steele Creek Rd. (Hwy 160)
30%
S Tryon St (Hwy 49)
17%
Huntington Meadow Ln
17%
Sledge Rd
17%
Other
17%
Walker Branch Dr
4%
Ferguson Forest Dr
4%
Jerpoint Abby Dr
4%
Closed to responses | 23 Responses

Question title

Do you have any additional comments or questions about this project?

Project Schedule: 

live
live
Design + Permitting

Ongoing

complete
complete
Public Meeting

November 30, 2021

Meeting materials available after the live meeting. 

planned
planned
Bidding

Goal: Early 2023*

          Summer 2023

*Subject to change.

 

planned
planned
Construction Start

Goal: Mid-Late 2023*

*Subject to change.

planned
planned
Construction Completion

Goal: Late 2024*

*Subject to change.

Greenway Master Plan:

Map of the Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan

Question title

Would you like to provide your contact information for future project updates?

Additional questions? Contact:

Darneka Waters, Planner

Darneka.Waters@MeckNC.gov or 980-722-2291