The week in photos - A gallery
State and Schrock Landscaping Footers
A city crew worked Friday to complete the concrete footers for steel grates that will prevent decorative brick from compressing the soil in planters at the Schrock Road and State Street intersection. The previous bricks were laid directly on soil, compacting it and damaging the tree root system. This is the third year of a four-year plan to upgrade landscaping along the two corridors.
Millstone Creek’s New Look
The first visible signs of the new design for Millstone Creek Park appeared this week as workers began installing new playground equipment in the 14-year-old park. The park is expected to reopen in late summer.
Walnut Boat Ramp Completed. Paving Next.
Construction is complete on the rebuilding of the approach and ramp at the Walnut Street boat ramp. The renovation includes new floating docks. The ramp will open after the asphalt parking lot and ramp approach are repaved.
X Marks Removal
The large elm tree in front of the Westerville Library is marked with a red X, indicating it will be removed during renovations to the entrance starting next week.
Fifth of Five Fountains
A contract crew installed the five fountains in the pond in front of the community center this week, restoring the sports facility to its summer look.
Amphitheater Security
A Westerville police officer stands at the top of the hill at the Alum Creek Amphitheater on Tuesday night during the local Turning Point rally.
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