COVINGTON, Ky. -- Steady activity along the Ohio River is starting to create the shape for the $6.54 million Phase II of Riverfront Commons.
This picture provided by contractor Prus Construction shows the excavation of what will become a 1,350-seat amphitheater facing the river and Cincinnati in the shadow of the mural-decorated floodwall and RiverCenter office towers.
In addition, Prus says:
- Some 1,130 linear feet of 20-foot-long sheet piles have been installed to keep the riverbank from sliding.
- And riprap is being installed to help in stabilization and "give it a nice natural look."
When construction is finished - with a projected Autumn 2020 completion date - the project will include two concrete hiking and biking trails totaling 2,800 feet, the amphitheater, upgraded overlooks, a decorative cul-de-sac at the base of Greenup Street, and a cobblestone pier for anglers and paddlers.