Waterfront park plan takes shape

posted on 6/28/2022

The Cochecho Waterfront Development Advisory Committee (CWDAC) received an update at its June 21 meeting on the design of the public park planned for the waterfront project on River Street.

Click here to watch the meeting.

Jeffrey Hyland of Ironwood Design Group, a consultant on the project, spoke about the different elements planned for the public park. The planned park elements include active spaces, passive elements, such as nature trails that run along the river, and open park spaces.

"There are a variety of spaces trying to accommodate different uses," he said.

Hyland said Ironwood's goal is to finalize the design of the park so it will be ready for bidding in the next couple of months.

The committee also received updates on applications for permits needed for the project to move forward from Project Manager Steve Bird. He noted that the City of Dover has received preliminary approval two weeks ago from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for the needed wetlands permit. Bird said he anticipates receiving the remedial action plan permit in the coming weeks. The city was approved for the alteration of terrain permit in March of this year.

Earlier this month, the Planning Board conditionally approved site review plans for the private development and public improvements at the project site.