PLEASE READ this letter - Important - Concerning our Neighborhood
The New Castle County has hired an outside contracting company to clean up the Mill Creek park between our neighborhood and Woodland Heights.
The company, RKK, has come up with a proposal. This proposal can viewed on the Brookland Terrace Blog http://brooklandterracecivicclub.blogspot.com/ & at New Castle County Public Works. https://www.newcastlede.gov/2738/Woodland-Run-Stream-Restoration . Fliers are in the process of being printed for mail distribution - to come soon.
Unfortunately, the proposal, if granted, will result in the devastation of the park entirely. The New Castle County hired engineering firm , RKK wishes to dredge the existing drainage gulley another 45 feet on each side. The total then becomes 90 feet for a gulley. It will actually be a swale. This would entail the removal of many trees that are healthy. Neighbors whose homes back up to the park would lose privacy, shade and protection from weather. Birds, squirrels, fox, deer, beavers etc would lose their habitat . Plus, there would be no park for the kids to play in or comfortable greens for us dog owners.
We all realize that the park does need to be cleaned up. If the park was cleaned up, dead trees removed, and possible small amount of dredging, everyone can keep life the way it is and water will flow better as well for all of us. Plus, the cost would most likely be better for budgets.
I am writing this letter on my own. I live on Armstrong Ave, and have lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years. The park helps me in many ways as I live with PTSD, anxiety and depression. I appreciate the walks I take in the park, as I am one who feels a connection to Mother Nature. Not the most comfortable letter for me to share my personal struggles, but I really care about all this mess. Do you feel the same?
Please help in stopping this catastrophe. For every action there is a reaction…
Please take a few minutes of your time to view these plans. Public comment is desperately needed, I am asking for your help.
Comments need to be be sent to MIchael.Rodriguez@newcastlede.gov
He is our NCC Councilman Timothy Sheldons legislative aide .
Your attention & comments in this matter are much appreciated & desperately needed . If we do not voice our concerns then we cannot change anything.
More information can be obtained via our neighborhood civic association leader Charles C. Stirk Jr. Feel free to reach out 302-463-2239 with any questions or clarification at brooklandterrace@gmail.com
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