I believe the deal involved them using reclaimed wastewater from South Walton Utilities.
Landscaping Hwy 98
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I believe the deal involved them using reclaimed wastewater from South Walton Utilities.
I did not know crepe myrtles were native to Florida.
I think the whole deal looks great. Going to make putting up political signs quite a bit easier when season starts. They can go in the center and not have the mowers hit them since there is such a good protected area.
I think the whole deal looks great. Going to make putting up political signs quite a bit easier when season starts. They can go in the center and not have the mowers hit them since there is such a good protected area.
Once established they shouldn't need too much irrigation, but when first installed they are going to have to be watered or they will simply die. I don't see the visibility problems you mention. I'm not really worried what the driver headed in the opposite direction of me is up to unless he's coming across the median at me. The only people who will be affected by visibility issues are the ones who illegally try to pull back onto 98 from the turn lane.
Shouldn't they have the purple signs for reclaimed water? I believe it is a health code to post those.
I think Shipes Landscaping did a good job with the installment as it looks pretty, but that is a helluva lot of slow-mowing grass to mow. You can clip that with a drag mower behind a large tractor, like the rest of 98. I also think that if they are not, they should be using reclaimed water, rather than pumping it to the spray fields Regional Utilities owns east of Owls Head.
The Palmettos should do well down here, not needing watering once established, but I cannot wait to be sprayed by all of that stinky water when the wind is blowing. Seems like they could have left the grass more of the wildflower variety to save much expense on maintenance.
It is my understanding that this small section was all which has been funded, so I doubt we will see this all the way to Inlet Beach in the next ten years.
Oh yeah, I cannot wait for the first wreck to happen because someone with their windows down, convertible top down, or a motorcyclist attempts to dodge the sprinklers without looking to see if anyone is approaching in the neighboring lane. Speaking of bikers, this week, there are thousands of bikers riding through Walton County. Do everyone a favor and look twice before changing lanes.
The Palmettos should do well down here, not needing watering once established, but I cannot wait to be sprayed by all of that stinky water when the wind is blowing. Seems like they could have left the grass more of the wildflower variety to save much expense on maintenance.
It is my understanding that this small section was all which has been funded, so I doubt we will see this all the way to Inlet Beach in the next ten years.
Oh yeah, I cannot wait for the first wreck to happen because someone with their windows down, convertible top down, or a motorcyclist attempts to dodge the sprinklers without looking to see if anyone is approaching in the neighboring lane. Speaking of bikers, this week, there are thousands of bikers riding through Walton County. Do everyone a favor and look twice before changing lanes.
I think it looks wonderful! What kind of trees are those? But, my second thought was..how much will it cost to irrigate?
Every time I see stuff like this going in, it reminds me of a this really great computer game I used to play called Sim City. I think starting and operating a successful city for a period of time should be a graduation requirement for all kids in high school.
Does anyone know who funded this project and when the rest of it will be done?
Here's an excerpt from an old Sun article that explains where the money came from:
On April 14, the Scenic Corridor Association announced they raised $142,000 and required $43,000 more before May 1 to proceed with plans for the beautification project of U.S. Highway 98 between Mack Bayou and County Road 30A.
State grants totaling $600,000 could be forfeited, delaying the project, if the required amount of $185,000 is not reached.
The project's total cost is $785,000 and is anticipated to begin in July.
Here's another old article from the Sun that explains about the project.
Beautification of the roads in Santa Rosa Beach is well underway with a two-mile stretch along Highway 98.
What began a few weeks ago has progressed at a rapid pace. The project is ahead of schedule and should be completed by early-to-mid-June.
"This project is about community pride," said Roger Hall, president of the Scenic Corridor Foundation. "It's about making this area better than it already is."
During a short ceremony March 18 more than 20 business and community members came out for the "gold shovel" event.
The Florida Department of Transportation awarded Walton County with state grants totaling $600,000 for beautification along the roadways.
Hall recognized the Walton County Board of Commissioners for their agreement in 2007 to maintain the medians once the project is complete.
"Their support was instrumental in receiving the grants from the state," said Hall.
"Our goal is to beautify the medians from the Okaloosa County line to the Bay County line."
The beautification project, which began with application for grant funding two years ago, is a now a public/private initiative.
Many businesses and residents have made contributions to SCF to help fund the project.
"This is a great community and we will continue to form public/private partnerships to accomplish the goal of beautification," Hall said.
As president of the newly-formed SCF, Hall stated their goal is to "continue efforts to foster an environment of excellence in the community that benefits everyone."
Landscaping will consist of several varieties of foliage with crepe myrtles providing a splash of color when in bloom.
"This is a simple design," said Bill Smith, senior landscape architect. "It will be a continuous flow of trees, grass and shrubs for ease of maintenance."
Along with the added beauty, statistics prove that fewer accidents occur along roadways that have landscaping, according to Smith.
On April 14, the Scenic Corridor Association announced they raised $142,000 and required $43,000 more before May 1 to proceed with plans for the beautification project of U.S. Highway 98 between Mack Bayou and County Road 30A.
State grants totaling $600,000 could be forfeited, delaying the project, if the required amount of $185,000 is not reached.
The project's total cost is $785,000 and is anticipated to begin in July.
Here's another old article from the Sun that explains about the project.
Beautification of the roads in Santa Rosa Beach is well underway with a two-mile stretch along Highway 98.
What began a few weeks ago has progressed at a rapid pace. The project is ahead of schedule and should be completed by early-to-mid-June.
"This project is about community pride," said Roger Hall, president of the Scenic Corridor Foundation. "It's about making this area better than it already is."
During a short ceremony March 18 more than 20 business and community members came out for the "gold shovel" event.
The Florida Department of Transportation awarded Walton County with state grants totaling $600,000 for beautification along the roadways.
Hall recognized the Walton County Board of Commissioners for their agreement in 2007 to maintain the medians once the project is complete.
"Their support was instrumental in receiving the grants from the state," said Hall.
"Our goal is to beautify the medians from the Okaloosa County line to the Bay County line."
The beautification project, which began with application for grant funding two years ago, is a now a public/private initiative.
Many businesses and residents have made contributions to SCF to help fund the project.
"This is a great community and we will continue to form public/private partnerships to accomplish the goal of beautification," Hall said.
As president of the newly-formed SCF, Hall stated their goal is to "continue efforts to foster an environment of excellence in the community that benefits everyone."
Landscaping will consist of several varieties of foliage with crepe myrtles providing a splash of color when in bloom.
"This is a simple design," said Bill Smith, senior landscape architect. "It will be a continuous flow of trees, grass and shrubs for ease of maintenance."
Along with the added beauty, statistics prove that fewer accidents occur along roadways that have landscaping, according to Smith.
thanks, SGB, I knew I had seen the info somewhere, but couldn't remember where. I hope the project continues...it is beautiful and gives a nice "finished" touch to the highway.
I appreciate you looking the info up for me.
I appreciate you looking the info up for me.
With the road being designated a "scenic hwy," it is eligible for funding for things such as beautification. I'm sure there will be requests for more funding coming in the future to expand the project farther, but how loose the State will be with their wallets, is unknown.
So, has anyone noticed the condition this landscaping is in now? Standing water, weeds, weeds, weeds are choking everything, dead, dying shrubbery. MAKES ME ILL every time i go by it....especially after taking a walk and seeing some of the most beautiful wildflowers growing here....
wild (nobody waters them, nobody mows them) They're just there.....naturally. Imagine. :roll:
SHIPES LANDSCAPING, remind me not to call on you if I can ever afford landscaping.
wild (nobody waters them, nobody mows them) They're just there.....naturally. Imagine. :roll:
SHIPES LANDSCAPING, remind me not to call on you if I can ever afford landscaping.