Trail Closed

Repairs have begun on the section of the Forsyth Big Creek Greenway between Mcfarland Parkway and Union Hill.  Additional flooding and rain delayed the start of repairs to the damaged section of boardwalk.  The repairs are estimated at being completed on Monday May 9th, weather permitting.

Also the Bethelview entrance to the trail was closed today, 4/26, due to a tree blocking the trail.  Crews are out removing the tree, and that portion should re-open tomorrow, 4/27.

Pipes Dredging Sand

There is no doubt that Big Creek has a history of flooding.  A contractor has put forth a deal to dredge part of Big Creek East of Highway 9, removing sand and using it for a park.  Forsyth County has expressed interest in the plan, and is looking further into the project.  The pipes removing the sand would go over or under the Big Creek Greenway, and the contractor has said they will go unnoticed if placed under bridges.  The project could take up to 6 months, and would only create a small amount of noise on the trail.

[Read more at ForsythNews.com]

Details of the cleanup (Taken from the Forsyth Herald):

• When:
  Saturday October 24th, 2009, 8am – 12pm
• Parking and Check In:
  Fire Station #2, 4055 Carolene Way, Cumming, GA 30040
• What to Bring:
  Gloves, rake, shovel, weed eater, edger
• Who:
  Businesses, scout troops, organizations, churches and individuals throughout the community. Pass this on to others you know who might be interested in helping prepare the Big Creek Greenway for everyday use.
• Organizer:
  Jarod Johnson
  Provence Neighborhood
  2380 Monet Drive
  jjohnson@isoray.com
• Cell: 509-554-9847

Additional information may be found on the project’s Facebook page.