Macon Highway Boat Launch Project

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Project Overview

The Macon Highway Boat Launch Project, proposed to be located on Macon Highway and near Lumpkin Street, compliments the one located at Ben Burton Park and completes the first segment of the Middle Oconee Water Trail in Athens-Clarke County.  It would provide access to the Oconee River for canoes and kayaks. The project is funded through SPLOST 2020 and is under consideration for a Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund opportunity. 

What's Next for the Project?

Development of final engineering drawings. 


Project Timeline to Date:

March 21 - April 6,2021 - Public Input Open via Online Survey

March 2021 - Public Meetings to discuss Project

  • March 25, 6-7:30pm - Ben Burton Park Pavilion
  • March 27, 10-11:30am - Ben Burton Park Pavilion
  • March 29, 6-7:30pm - Webex  

April 13, 2021 - Project presented at Mayor and Commission Work Session Meeting

May 4, 2021 - Mayor and Commission vote on project concept at  Regular Session Meeting

November 1 -  December 3, 2021 - Environmental Assessment available for Public Comment at Leisure Services Listens, email to parkplanning@accgov.com, or fax 706-613-3804.

May 2022 - Public Meetings to review Schematic Design

  • Thursday, May 12, 6-7:30pm - Ben Burton Park Pavilion
  • Saturday, May 14, 10-11:30am - Ben Burton Park Pavilion
  • Monday, May 16, 6-7:30pm - Ben Burton Park Pavilion


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For more information, contact park.planning@accgov.com or call 706-613-3801.