STATEPARK TIMELINE

2006 – a new state park on the islands in the Cedar Creek Reservoir (Stumpy Pond) was established in the Comprehensive Relicensing Agreement for the Catawba-Wateree system.

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2015 – license for Catawba-Wateree System issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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2017 – Recreation Management Plan updated and SCPRT begins general Master Plan for State Park on Dearborn Island.

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2018 – General map of development on Dearborn Island released by SCPRT

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Sept. 2021 – Meetings held to discuss needs in Visitor’s Center for state park office, exhibit space, retail space, etc. SCPRT states goal of having park opened by the end of 2024.

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July 2022 – expected signing of lease agreement of islands between SCPRT and Duke Energy

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Late Fall/Winter 2024 – tentative date for completion of pedestrian bridge to Dearborn Island across Great Falls reservoir.

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Early 2025 - Tentative Park opening