Thanks to Councilman Rick Corley’s intercession, work on the new playground has restarted in earnest. DPW Director Mathew Solitro has indicated to the Councilman that the playground will be completed by the end of the month.
Early September 5th, City Planner Luke Murray (above background, left) and DPW foreman Rick discussed next steps while the ADA path edge was loamed to blend with the existing grade.
A newly-resurfaced, rock lined gravel path now provides secure and even footing from the mainland to the breakwater.
Two large culverts have replaced the damaged and displaced footbridge near the breakwater.
During very hight tides, as occurred in late morning on September 2nd, most of
the causeway is inundated with 12 or more inches of water covering the low-lying area over the culvert nearest the mainland.
Therefore, caution must still be exercised, especially when crossing with small
children. Check the tide chart and plan accordingly.
Narragansett Dock Works staged equipment and materials for repair and surfacing of the causeway at Salter Grove that leads out to the breakwater on Wednesday, August 14th. Vehicles should not enter this section of the roadway.
The City’s DPW is preparing an ADA-compliant parking area and path to provide wheelchair access to the new playground.
RIDOT has installed new signs alerting drivers to the pedestrian crossing on the Parkway. The City has begun working with RIDOT regarding a guardrail between the Parkway and the new playground.
DPW crew spreading gravel to ensure proper drainage of the play area.
Next, a layer of engineered wood fiber was added over geotextile to create a safe play surface. Wheel chairs can travel over the fiber, once compacted.
Installation of the new playground equipment at Salter Grove was mostly completed on Friday, July 19th, but it is far from safe to play on. A wood fiber play surface and ADA access path have yet to be installed.
Visitors should not enter the construction area until City officials declare it safe to do so.
Friends of Salter Grove 