Ripley Village Council discussed the Freedom Landing Boat Dock project during its Feb. 27 regular meeting.

Ripley Village Council discussed the Freedom Landing Boat Dock project during its Feb. 27 regular meeting.

During the Feb. 27 Ripley Village Council meeting, Ripley Village Administrator Wayne Gates read a report from manager of the Freedom Landing Boat Dock project, Doug McDonald, giving updates on some key items relating to the project.

According to the boat dock project update, a revision to the original 2019 engineer drawing is necessary due to rising construction costs now surpassing the original budget for the project.

For the full story, pick up the March 7 editions of The News Democrat and The Ripley Bee.