Fort Ward Park Stormwater: Ed Haynes

Fort Ward Park Stormwater

“Given the harm to the sacred interest [of the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery], the time required and the immeasurable harm [from water runoff and soil erosion] from the park, there should be a sense of urgency to do whatever is necessary, rather than for someone to file litigation.  We need to roll-up our sleeves.  We are looking at negligence, the role of government, the time spent and the promises made.  We ought to have this matter settled, rather than go to court”.  

Remarks by Ed Haynes at the March 26, 2013 Fort Ward Park-Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery Water Drainage Problems Meeting between the leaders of the Oakland Baptist Church, City of Alexandria’s, Department of Transportation & Environmental Services and the Office of Historic Alexandria, and the Fort Ward Park and Museum Advisory Group.