The City and GRWW are currently seeking permits for construction of the Lower Reach project (Bridge Street to Fulton Street). The Upper Reach Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process resumed in 2025 and is anticipated to take approximately two years to complete.  

Ah-Nab-Awen Park will be the main location for Lower Reach construction staging and access into the river channel. It is anticipated that the construction of the Lower Reach Project will take two construction seasons depending on water levels and weather conditions. Much of the Lower Reach construction will take place in the flowing river between the months of July and November depending on weather and river flows. Construction crews will build causeways of natural stone material to travel in the channel. A portion of the dam located in front of Ah-Nab-Awen Park will be isolated during removal with a small coffer dam to facilitate the construction of a proposed boulder drop structure at that location. All other dam removal and substrate improvement work will occur in the flowing river.