Kurt Peterson, of ECI Contracting, foreman Ben Luckenbill, and project superintendent Jeff Burdick, of Burdick Plumbing and Heating, plan the layout for where a pipe will come out of the north side of Lake Decatur near the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club on Wednesday.
JOSEPH RESSLER, HERALD & REVIEW
Motorists on Lost Bridge Road pass by preparation for a Sanitary District of Decatur project in Chandler Park in Decatur on Wednesday.
JOSEPH RESSLER, HERALD & REVIEW
Kurt Peterson, of ECI Contracting, foreman Ben Luckenbill, and project superintendent Jeff Burdick, of Burdick Plumbing and Heating, plan out the layout for where a pipe will come out of the north side of Lake Decatur near the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club on Wednesday.
DECATUR — Onlookers passing by Chandler Park on the shore of Lake Decatur wondering if signs of construction activity might be the beginnings of a long-rumored residential development are actually having a pipe dream.
FULL COVERAGE: Celebrating Lake Decatur's 100th anniversary
As Decatur celebrates the 100th anniversary of the lake that has fed so many years of industry and recreation, we take stock of its history — and future.
As the lake marks its centennial, protecting the $92 million dredging investment has become a major priority. “We're currently doing a supercharged effort,” said Decatur water production manager Keith Alexander.
Many elements of the Nelson Park lakefront development plan have come to fruition in the 10+ years since planning began, and more are still being pursued.
Kurt Peterson, of ECI Contracting, foreman Ben Luckenbill, and project superintendent Jeff Burdick, of Burdick Plumbing and Heating, plan the layout for where a pipe will come out of the north side of Lake Decatur near the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club on Wednesday.
Kurt Peterson, of ECI Contracting, foreman Ben Luckenbill, and project superintendent Jeff Burdick, of Burdick Plumbing and Heating, plan out the layout for where a pipe will come out of the north side of Lake Decatur near the Commodore Decatur Yacht Club on Wednesday.
