Canal Walk Groundbreaking Ceremony - Sandy Ward's Photos

After years of planning, construction of the Holyoke Canal Walk project began on Friday, May 1, 2009, with a Groundbreaking Ceremony.

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Sandy Ward > May 1, 2009 We gathered beside the canal for the Groundbreaking Ceremony. Holyoke City Hall in background.

Sandy Ward > This will be the first section built (along the right side of this 1st level canal)

Sandy Ward > Mayor Michael Sullivan speaking; State Senator Michael Knapik watching.

Sandy Ward > Plenty of cameras!

Sandy Ward > U.S. Congressman John Olver (left) behind map of Canal Walk project, showing Phase 1A in green.

Sandy Ward > Kathy Anderson served as MC for the ceremony, introducing each speaker in turn.

Sandy Ward > Congressman John Olver -- a key person in bringing Federal funds to Holyoke for this project.

Sandy Ward > Note the sample platform here, showing how the surface of stamped brick pattern (in concrete) will look.

Sandy Ward > Who is the well-dressed woman walking through Heritage State Park?

May 1, 2009 We gathered beside the canal for the Groundbreaking Ceremony. Holyoke City Hall in background.

> May 1, 2009 We gathered beside the canal for the Groundbreaking Ceremony. Holyoke City Hall in background.

May 1, 2009 We gathered beside the canal for the Groundbreaking Ceremony. Holyoke City Hall in background.

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