The Safety and Service Director reported that grubbing work has started on the Rails to Trails project, noting that the most challenging segment is behind the old Royster Clark Chemical plant. This indicates that initial corridor clearing and site preparation for a multi-use trail are underway, at least for problematic sections. While the core trail alignment may already be scoped, the project will likely require further design, surfacing, structures, safety features, and possibly environmental remediation near the former industrial site.Trail design firms, civil contractors, and environmental consultants can watch this corridor segment for opportunities to provide design refinements, construction services, or mitigation work as the city moves from initial grubbing to full trail build-out.

The segment behind the former Royster Clark Chemical plant may have additional environmental or structural complexities that drive specialized consulting or construction needs.