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ARMED RESCUE VEHICLE, GORGE ZIPLINING HIGHLIGHT PROGRAM'S PROJECTS

(Richmond, IN)--Richmond Common Council this week addressed a series of projects that would be a part of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program.  One of the more prominent uses of more than $21 million would be Main Street revitalization.  60 buildings will be examined to assess infrastructure needs.  Other programs would fund a consultant to address animal welfare, mitigate neighborhood blight, and expand public wifi.  One of the more interesting projects included in the Hoosier Legacy Program are upgrades to the Whitewater Gorge.  The first of three phases focuses on 50 acres in the south part of the gorge.  The final phase would include ziplining.  The police department is requesting an armored rescue vehicle and cited instances where it was needed.  Some of the $21 million would also fund Townsend Homes – a 50-unit apartment complex at the site of the former Nicholson School.  The Rose Garden would also receive upgrades.