The Scout Wave improvement project will begin tomorrow in downtown Salida’s Whitewater Park.
The first phase of the project will be the removal of old concrete rubble and trees on the river’s left bank below the Scout Wave structure. Efforts will be made to use materials from the trees to aid in the re-vegetation of the riverbank.
Following the downstream river left work, work on the downstream river trail and river right bank will begin, tentatively next week.
Upon completion of the downstream tailwater and riverbank work, work will begin above the Scout Wave. Improvements of the drop structure, fish passage, and boat chute will begin the week of February 5th. The schedule is subject to change.
The river corridor may become impassable at various phases of construction. River users are advised to read updates at river access points, check the department of Parks and Recreation’s social media sites and use extreme caution.
The Salida City Council approved just over $263,000 for this latest Scout Wave project. The creation of the Scout Wave began in 2009. Improvements to the wave in 2022 cost $257,000.
