~ Springfield, MO - The City of Springfield and its project partners are set to host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Renew Jordan Creek Phase I daylighting project on Friday, March 14 at 2 p.m. The event will take place near the intersection of Boonville Avenue and Mill Street in downtown Springfield.

The ceremony will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about the project and hear from project partners and granting agencies about their role in making this long-term effort a reality. According to Public Works Project Manager Kirkland Preston, "We are excited to celebrate the beginning of construction and the progress made so far in the effort to daylight Jordan Creek as it flows through downtown Springfield. All parties involved are working diligently to see this transformation finally begin to take shape."

Construction activities for the project began in late 2024 and are expected to be completed by late 2026. Renew Jordan Creek is a transformative project aimed at restoring the historic Jordan Creek as it flows through the heart of downtown Springfield. The overall goals of the project include flood reduction, water quality improvements, pedestrian and connectivity enhancements, sustainable greenspace integration, comfort and safety improvements, and sense of place development.

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Future phases of the community-developed Jordan Creek Masterplan envision improvements at Founders Park and City-owned property at 404 N. Jefferson Avenue. The total cost for this project is estimated to be around $33 million. Funding for phase I construction will come from a combination of local sources and outside grants.

Local funding will be provided by the City's Level Property Tax, ¼-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax, and Environmental Services Green Infrastructure and Clean Water funds. External funding sources include Local ARPA funds, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ARPA funds, a Department of Economic Development ARPA grant, Environmental Protection Agency grants, DNR grants, as well as assistance from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program.

To stay updated on the project's progress, interested individuals can visit renewjordancreek.com and sign up to receive regular email updates. This groundbreaking ceremony marks an important step towards the realization of the Renew Jordan Creek project and its many benefits for the Springfield community.

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