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Kemah is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 6 for its new 57-acre park and nature facility.
What you need to know
The groundbreaking will be the start of phase one of the park, according to the city’s website.
The goal for the park is to offer a habitat for animals, birds and insects that are indigenous to the area, according to the city’s website. It will also be a place where visitors can observe and learn about the specific species in the area.
For the city, the area will provide a boost to the area’s eco-tourism and “provide a place of natural sanctuary for improving physical and mental health of residents and visitors alike,” according to the city’s website.
In March, officials in a presentation said they expect the park to cost between $5 million-$6 million, according to city documents.
What else?
The project was recognized in February by the Houston-Galveston Area Council for “its innovation in developing a plan that creates a public park from an underutilized ... dredge spoils site,” according to the city’s website.
Stay tuned
The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at the park’s location, 1860 Park Oaks St., Kemah, according to a release from the city.
The project is expected to be completed in phases over the course of between five and 10 years, according to the city’s website.
