Birmingham
Controversy continues over proposed Cahaba Beach Road project
Environmental activists say the project could damage Birmingham’s drinking water.
Photo courtesy of the Cahaba River Society.
A public involvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to discuss the proposed extension of Cahaba Beach Road from U.S. 280 across the Little Cahaba River.
BirminghamWatch reports that environmental activists hope to prevent the project, citing a negative impact on the area’s drinking water.
“The road and bridge could degrade our drinking water supply and increase water bills due to increased risks from construction, urban runoff, forest loss, heavy traffic, or a direct spill into the Birmingham area’s drinking water,” said Cahaba River Society Executive Director Beth Stewart.
Advocates for the extension say that the road is needed for connectivity.
The public meeting will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Liberty Park Middle School, located at 17035 Liberty Pkwy.
Read the full report at BirminghamWatch.
