Community Development Updates

at Rock Island Trail State Park

  • Awarded $440,861.62 in federal grant funds.
  • The city is providing $149,563.96 in local matching funds.
  • Trail to be built is 2 miles within city limits, trail surface only.

  • Awarded $240,000 in federal grant funds.
  • The city is providing $40,000 in local matching funds.
  • The private sector of Eldon is providing $40,000 in matching funds.
  • Trail to be built is 1.42 miles of trail from downtown Eldon to the west connecting residents to a park, schools and businesses; includes trail surface, a trailhead and restoration of a historic railroad shed.

  • Awarded $202,000 in federal grant funds.
  • The city is providing $48,000 in local matching funds.
  • Trail to be built is 1.67 miles of trail within city limits, includes trail surface, a kiosk and water at the trailhead.

  • Awarded $510,000 in federal grant funds.
  • The city is providing $80,000 in local matching funds.
  • Trail to be built is 2.5 miles of trail within city limits and connection to the school system, trail surface only.

  • Awarded $467,972 in federal grant funds.
  • The county is providing $116,993 in local matching funds.
  • Trail to be built is 2.8 miles of trail connecting the portion of Rock Island Trail that the City of Owensville is constructing and heading east to the Soap Creek Bridge.

Completed:

  • Surface has been grading and debris removal.

  • Culvert replacement and multiple drainage issues addressed.

  • Base rock installed.

  • Katy Trail blend surface materials have been installed.

Pending:

  • ADA parking area and accessibility.
  • Bollards and crossings.
  • Signage and directional information.

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