WHAT:     Gwinnett officials will break ground on the new Beaver Ruin Wetland Park, a significant step toward promoting sustainability through a collaborative effort between Gwinnett Water Resources and Gwinnett Parks and Recreation. In the first phase of the project, Water Resources began to restore the wetlands to preserve our local ecosystems. Phase 2 of this project, led by Community Services, will feature park amenities, such as a 12-foot-wide concrete loop trail, a state-of-the-art wildlife observation tower, open lawn play, a playground, and much more. Phase 1 is anticipated to be completed in June 2024, and Phase 2 anticipates completion in 2025. This project is funded by Gwinnett’s 2017 SPLOST program, the County’s Recreation Fund and Watershed Improvement Program.

WHEN:     Monday, April 22, 2 p.m.

WHO:       Department of Community Services Director Tina Fleming will emcee. Speakers include Gwinnett Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden and Department of Water Resources Director Rebecca Shelton.

WHERE:  Beaver Ruin Wetland Park, 4580 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth.
Parking is only available at Paragon Town Center located at 4500 Satellite Boulevard in Duluth, a short walk to the groundbreaking site.