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Work begins on revamping Lake Red Rock

October 28, 2004 By admin

Rain or shine, mud or snow, dignitaries will gather at Iowa’s largest lake this morning (Thursday) to plunge shovels into the ground and turn over symbolic dirt on a new project. Steve Edwards is executive director of the Marion County Conservation Board. They’re breaking ground on a 285-foot long pedestrian trail bridge that’ll be built over an inlet on the north shore of Lake Red Rock, part of a five-mile trail expansion which will eventually connect to the metro Des Moines trail. Edwards says bridge and trail are part of the 28-million dollar Cordova Center on the Rock project, which is multi-faceted. Other components include: a 30-thousand square foot learning center, a performing arts amphitheater, more modern rental cabins, outdoor environmental displays and improved picnic and day use areas. Edwards says the project will add to the park’s already-large economic impact on the region. He says they’re working to transform Cordova Park into a “destination” park and a gateway to the Lake Red Rock area. Today’s groundbreaking is slated for 10 A.M. at the Cordova Park boat ramp.

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