Sterling Heights is stepping up its game in the park department, folks. On Tuesday, residents got a sneak peek at Lakeside Island Park's slick new features, complete with a spanking-new bridge and a whole lot more. City officials, armed with oversized scissors, snipped a ribbon to declare the project a done deal, according to a statement by the City of Sterling Heights.
Now, instead of just jawing about the lackluster state of that old, rickety bridge, which wasn’t even fit for an emergency vehicle to cross, they’ve actually done something about it. The new bridge isn’t just a pretty face; it’s got the brawn to handle maintenance vehicles, and it’s a proper welcome mat for any visitors coming through with ambitions of hitting the new 0.4-mile trail or casting a line in improved fishing spots, gallivanting around in paddleboats, canoes, and kayaks alike.
But that isn't all – Sterling Heights' mayor pro tem Liz Sierawski was all praises, touting the project as a testament to the city's dedication to "connected, accessible, and beautiful public spaces." And that's not just talk; with a cool $1.9 million poured into the project, the proof is in the park's pudding – or should we say, the newly stabilized shores that ward off erosion like a champion, according to the aforementioned news release from the city.
