Calumet City Set To Build Amphitheater With Kayak & Boat Run
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded Calumet City a $1.4 million Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Capital Project Award to fund the City’s “Blues Water Run Park Canoe and Kayak Launch.” This new regional destination parkland will be about 15 acres of parkland featuring a boat and kyak launch on the Little Calumet River near Torrence Avenue and Ring Road across from River Oaks Center Mall. Additional features will include an amphitheater, dog park and other amenities.
“On behalf of Calumet City residents and the entire Southland Region that will enjoy ‘Blues Water Run Canoe and Kayak Launch’ for generations to come, I applaud the efforts of Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in providing this generous $1.4 million dollar allocation through the Fast Track Program,” Mayor Michelle said after learning of the award.
It is a sign of progress and greater things to come in the face of the challenges our City and our nation have endured this past year. Calumet City stands with the State in its commitment to rebuild our economy by putting people to work and investing in infrastructure improvements.
Calumet City was the only community in Cook County to receive a grant award for the $25 million allocated under the State’s Fast Track Program.
The entire cost for the Blues Water Run Canoe and Kayak Launch will be about $2.3 million with additional grants helping to cover the cost from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
“I want to thank our staff of professionals here at City Hall who work hard each and every day that made this a reality. I want to thank our City Council who supported our efforts to bring back some of our tax dollars to Calumet City. Without their hard work and dedication this would never have happened. This will truly be a destination that Calumet City and the region can be proud” Mayor Michelle said.
