Great news to report — someone was listening when we made a call for materials to fix the bridges out at Tom Triplett Park. Because of the efforts of Chatham County Commissioner Pat Farrell, County Manager Russ Abolt, and Assistant County Manager Pat Monahan, all of the lumber for replacing the crumbling Triplett bridges is being supplied by the county from some that was donated for their use. The county has also offered to cut it to size and deliver it to the park.
So, Andy Woods, Mark Prince and Lee Kreutz who led the charge to rebuild the first bridge (above) want your help to rebuild the rest:
Have you crashed your Mountain bike lately? In need of some Good Trail Karma? Well, ya know, nothing will build good Trail Karma like a good maintenance day.
Tom Triplett Workday
Sat, Feb 7. 8a until the work is doneWith the help of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign, the Pooler Parks and Recreation Association, and Chatham County, we have been successful in securing all building materials needed to repair/replace all of the bridges at the Triplett Trails. Now it is up to us to complete the work. We are asking for volunteers to help with the construction.
Can’t drive a nail? Don’t worry! Can’t read a level, not a problem! Never even heard of a plumb-bob? We still need ya!!!! With this type of work, one of the largest obstacles is the logistics of getting the material to the build site. So if you can tote, lug, cart, carry, drag, slide, move, or transport material in any way, shape or form, WE NEED YOU.
The goal for this workday is to build/replace the first three bridges once you enter the trail from the park service road (past Andy’s Golden Great Bridge). Park in the main parking lot by the bathrooms for easy access.
Just can’t be there by 8am? No sweat! Just call Lee @ 507-1744 and he’ll let you know if we are still a workin’. So come on out even if it’s after lunch.
I am also asking that anyone who can participate please RSVP to me @ h2ojunke <at> hotmail <dot> com or call 912-224-5805 so we can get a headcount and ensure we have enough volunteers.
Until then, I will see you at the Trailhead,
Mark Prince
