GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The first renderings into restoring a beach at Green Bay’s Bay Beach have been unveiled.
The plans call for a beach, boardwalk, bathhouse, and 450-foot pier.
Dan Ditscheit is the city’s interim parks director.
“There’s no swimming beaches anywhere near Green Bay. The public has been very vocal that this is something they want in our community.”
At Wednesday’s parks committee meeting, some residents raised concerns about water quality in portions of the bay.
“I love the fact that we’re revitalizing Bay Beach, but I’m not sure. You should ask yourself do you want your child or grandchild swimming when the water is pea green soup.”
However, the city’s project consultant says testing has shown water quality should not be an issue.
“We had tested the area where were proposing the beach, and the beach has proven to be clean of contamination.”
The committee has decided to take more time to study the matter.
The final decision will by made by the city’s common council.
