PESHTIGO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Construction is underway on a long-awaited recreation project in the City of Peshtigo.
A fish viewing pier is expected to be completed by this fall.
The action is happening at the site of a future parking lot near the Peshtigo River Recreational Park.
“We started late May after the sturgeon spawning was completed, and we’ve gotten going, and we should be wrapping up everything on shore with the next week or so,” said Phill Voss, Immel Construction Project Manager.
Voss says a new fish viewing platform will stretch 160 feet over the Peshtigo River.
Peshtigo Mayor Cathi Malke tells FOX 11 spring spawning runs for walleye and sturgeon could attract visitors from the area and beyond.
“We need this. Because it’s our future. It’s something for the city to have, and cherish, for our recreation.”
Construction crews will refurbish three of the four existing concrete pillars. The fourth one will be removed. Wood laminated beams will serve as the walkway.
And while fishing from the new platform will not be allowed, Voss tells FOX 11 that’s okay.
“I think it will be a unique opportunity for people to come out, and see the sturgeon spawning, and enjoy the river from a new vantage point.”
The Mayor agrees.
“For serenity. Sit down there. Read a book. Look at the nature. So it will have a lot to offer.”
The platform cost is about $500,000. City leaders say money from grants is being used to cover the cost.
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