Memphis District Breaks Ground on Greenbelt Landing Recreational Improvement Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District held a groundbreaking ceremony, Mar. 30, to mark the beginning of construction to update and expand Greenbelt Landing, located at the north end of Mud Island near downtown Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The ceremony marked a major milestone for one of Memphis’s most popular riverfront destinations and highlights the strength of the federal-local partnership driving the project.

Situated at River Mile 738, Greenbelt Park covers around 102 acres of public space along the Mississippi River. Built in the late 1960s as part of the Mississippi River & Tributaries (MR&T) Project, the park has long served as a community hub for recreation and river access.

The Greenbelt Landing Project will improve the park’s infrastructure and amenities by repairing the current boat ramp, constructing a second upstream ramp, installing mooring anchors, upgrading ADA-compliant parking, and adding additional lighting to enhance safety and accessibility. 

“The Greenbelt Landing Project reflects a strong federal-local partnership committed to improving public access, safety, and recreation along the riverfront,” Memphis District Commander Col. John Morrow said. “We’re grateful for the continued support from our congressional delegation and our local partners in moving this project forward.”

The project is funded through $3 million in federal Community Directed Funding from the FY22 Workplan and matched by $3 million in non-federal funds from the City of Memphis for a total of $6 million for the Memphis riverfront project. 

The Memphis River Parks Partnership, which manages the city’s public parks, is assisting with implementation efforts.

“Winning with our Partners” is a core Memphis District philosophy that focuses on building mutually beneficial partnerships characterized by shared success, strong relationships, and long-term value creation for America.

Through our collaboration with the City of Memphis and the Memphis River Parks Partnership, the Memphis District remains committed to safely delivering this project on time and within budget, creating value for all involved in this special project for the City of Memphis.

About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District

The Memphis District is one of 41 districts in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We are part of the Mississippi Valley Division. The Memphis District, along with the Vicksburg, New Orleans, St. Paul, Rock Island, and St. Louis Districts, falls under the division’s jurisdiction. The Division Headquarters is in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The district covers a 25,000-square-mile area. We serve customers in portions of Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky. Our customers also include 100 flood control districts, water resource, and wildlife agencies from six states, four Port Commissions, the Lower Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association, as well as eight Congressional Districts and 12 Senators.

We are responsible for maintaining and improving 355 miles of the Mississippi River main channel from Cairo, Illinois, to the mouth of the White River. We also maintain over 640 miles of mainline levees along the Mississippi River and its tributaries, 10 inland harbors, and 255 miles of navigation channel on the White River in Arkansas.

Memphis District Headquarters is located in downtown Memphis at the Odell Horton Federal Building. The district also operates out of Ensley Engineer Yard, an engineering, marine maintenance, and mooring facility located at Lake McKeller Harbor, and a field office in Caruthersville, Missouri.



source https://zweiglist.com/memphis-district-breaks-ground-on-greenbelt-landing-recreational-improvement-project/

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