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The City of Springfield and project partners will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Renew Jordan Creek Phase I daylighting project at 2 p.m., Friday, March 14 near the intersection of Boonville Avenue and Mill Street in downtown Springfield.
Attendees will learn more about the project and hear from project partners and granting agencies regarding their role in making the long-term effort a reality.
“We are excited to celebrate the beginning of construction and the progress made so far in the effort to daylight Jordan Creek as it flows through downtown Springfield,” says Public Works Project Manager Kirkland Preston. “All parties involved are working diligently to see this transformation finally begin to take shape.”
Construction activities on the project began in late 2024 with completion anticipated in late 2026.
About Renew Jordan Creek Phase I
Renew Jordan Creek is a transformative project to restore the historic Jordan Creek as it flows through the heart of downtown Springfield.
The overall project goals include flood reduction and water quality improvements, in addition to pedestrian and connectivity enhancements, sustainable greenspaces integration, comfort and safety improvements and sense of place development. Later phases of the community-developed Jordan Creek Masterplan envision improvements at Founders Park and the City-owned property at 404 N. Jefferson Avenue.
The project cost is expected to total approximately $33 million. Funding for construction of phase I will come from a variety of local sources combined with a number of outside grants. Local funding will come from the City’s Level Property Tax, ¼-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax, and Environmental Services Green Infrastructure and Clean Water funds. External funding sources include Local ARPA funds, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ARPA funds, a Department of Economic Development ARPA grant, Environmental Protection Agency and DNR grants as well as Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program assistance.
For more information and to sign up to receive regular project email updates, visit renewjordancreek.com.
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Media Contact: Communications Coordinator Kristen Milam at 573-819-3713 or [email protected].
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