Official Description of Project

This was the original official description of my project that was sent to the Lafayette Parks, Trails, and Recreation department:

I propose to install a protective fence along a dangerous stretch of the creek within the Lafayette Community Park, behind the Community Center. Currently, a hazard exists in two ways: there is a hidden cliff with a dropoff of approx. 70 feet, and also the cliff is eroding, making the bank of the creek unstable. The fence will be slightly curved with the shape of the cliff’s edge. It’ll be made with wooden 4x4 posts and mesh fencing. The end posts will be reinforced to strengthen the fence. We will clear any obstructing brush that may inhibit construction or hide any part of the fence. There will be a warning sign on the fence to warn people of the danger, and let them realize that the fence is there for a reason.

I found this dropoff when I was helping Andrew Kephart, a fellow scout, with his Eagle project. I noticed it was a hazard so I decided to fix it for my project. I introduced the idea to Jennifer Russell, director of the City of Lafayette Parks, Trails and Recreation Department, and she knew the exact spot I was talking about, and was very enthusiastic about my plan to fix it. I’ve been working with her since, on park standards, logistics, financing, etc. I’m extremely pleased that the Department has enough of a budget and is gracious enough to fund my project.

They were nice enough to fund all the products for my project, so for my next post, I will post the expenses.