Portions of Riverfront Park to close for construction of new water plant intakes

Portions of Riverfront Park to close for construction of new water plant intakes (Photo: City of Columbia FB page)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials say contractors for City of Columbia Water Department has plans to close a section of the Riverfront Park trail beginning on Monday.

The Monday, June 2 closure will last for about six months for construction of a new water intake on the Broad River.

City officials say the work will include installation of barges in the canal and construction of a cofferdam in the river.

The areas affected are downstream of the I-126 bridge and railroad trestle.

The trails at the north end of the park (4122 River Drive) and the south end of the park (312 Laurel St.) will remain open during this time, but visitors will not be able to travel the entire length of the canal, say officials.

The south end restrooms, the historic waterworks and the grassy amphitheater will all be accessible during the closure.

Columbia Parks and Recreation Department encourages visitors to explore the nearby Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Lane or Granby Park, and 100 Catawba Street as alternatives.

To learn more about the Resilient Water Supply project and other canal repair efforts, visit the City of Columbia’s website here.