Lake Merritt Channel Improvements
A Measure DD Project


Project Description

The project aims to establish the connection, by foot and boat, between Lake Merritt and the Estuary along the Lake Merritt Channel. Three sub-projects are designed to fulfill this goal:
1) Install a by-pass channel to allow boats and large fish around 7th Street Flood Control pump station and to improve pedestrian/bike access.
2) Provide pedestrian and bicycle trails to pass beneath new 10th Street Bridge, smoothly connecting the 12th Street area with the Channel Park to the west.
3) Improve the park along the Lake Merritt Channel, particularly the area closer to the Estuary. Goals include improvement of existing deteriorated paths, creating new path connections where possible, restoring wetland areas, and other park improvements.
 

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More Information

Visit the City of Oakland Lake Merritt Channel Projects Page.

Status

Design

35% complete

Bid

 

Construction

2009

Trail improvements and wetland habitat expansion are in the design phase (35% complete); construction expected to begin in early 2009.

Funding

Development. Measure DD bonds: $27 million.
Maintenance. The project will be maintained the City of Oakland with funds provided by the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District.

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