MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 30, 2003

MONOCACY VILLAGE PARK SCHEDULED TO RECEIVE TWO NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick's Department of Public Works is scheduled to install two new pedestrian bridges at Monocacy Village Park in early October. The old bridges are being replaced due to metal fatigue. This would eventually render the existing bridges unsafe.

The new bridges meet all modern bridge design and safety criteria and are constructed to maximize durability and minimize maintenance. The steel members have a special finish that weathers to a natural earth brown finish and does not require painting. The wooden planks and railings are constructed of a type of wood commonly referred to as "Ironwood." The Romans used this wood for their chariots, and it actually rivals steel in strength and in its ability to resist strain.

Installation of the two new pedestrian bridges at the Monocacy Village Park is set to occur between October 1 - 7, depending on when ground conditions are suitable for use of heavy equipment.

Monocacy Village Park recently received a new picnic pavilion and new playground equipment. The parking lot will also soon be expanded.