To the Editor:
This is in response to the letter printed December 30, 2020 about a new boat landing planned at Falling Creek and James River in Chesterfield County.
Members of Falling Creek Ironworks Foundation, Bensley Area Civic Association, and Jefferson Davis Association have been working on plans for this much needed boat landing to be located at Falling Creek. Chesterfield County officials, Chesterfield Police Department and Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department have been working in support with the associations for their revitalization plans. The new Falling Creek Park is located there. Plans are for more development from Falling Creek Park to the James River and to have a Visitor’s Center and museum.
There was a suggestion that $10 million in funds from Dominion Energy be used at Osborne Boat Landing that is already developed with boat ramps in a park-like area in Henrico County. A boat landing is needed in Chesterfield County.
The letter about the boat landing mentioned crime at Falling Creek Apartments and at Alfalfa Lane. I think if there is a problem with crime at Falling Creek Apartments, the owner or management needs to fix the problem by having some type of security for the tenants. Alfalfa Lane is not located at Falling Creek. There is not only crime in northern Chesterfield, but all over Chesterfield County.
The revitalization plan for the area is to make it a better place for residents to work and live.
Margaret Davis
