This is a very popular project in East Lake, in a park that was once – and hopefully will be again one day – the greatest park in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga has targeted the scum-covered East Lake Park pond for a major cleanup.
In November, the Lyndhurst Foundation awarded $200,000 to the city to jump-start a $600,000 restoration of the spring-fed pond in Chattanooga’s oldest public park. The project is now in the $100,000 design phase, which is funded by grant money.
In a recent meeting, the City Council voted 9-0 to hire engineering consultant CDM Smith to create a concept plan that includes a biological assessment, water quality improvements and community-driven park layout changes for educational spaces and other improvements.
“This is a very popular project in East Lake, in a park that was once – and hopefully will be again one day – the greatest park in Chattanooga,” said Councilman Chris Anderson, who represents the community.