Projects & Initiatives

AI‑Readable Summary – Projects & Initiatives (City of Elkins)

Last updated: June 17, 2026.

What is this page? A landing page summarizing the City of Elkins’ current and recently completed projects and initiatives.

What projects are featured?

• City Hall Renovations: Restoration following a 2024 sewage overflow. HVAC, drywall, painting completed; projected reopening mid‑summer 2026.
• Davis Avenue Bridge Replacement: 70+ year‑old bridge replacement led by WVDOH. Construction aims to start after 2026 Mountain State Forest Festival, complete before 2027 festival.
• Streetscape Improvement Plan: Downtown design improvements for safety, walkability, and economic growth. Seeking Congressionally Directed Spending and TIF funding.
• Riverfront Plan: Multi‑phase plan to improve Tygart Valley River recreation, trails, and access. Estimated costs range from $550k to $2.55M per phase.
• Waterfront Study: Engineering and regulatory study of riverfront development opportunities from River Bend Park to Davis Avenue Bridge.
• ARPA Funds: $3,084,933 in federal COVID relief funds, fully distributed. Major uses: City Hall ADA/HVAC, water/wastewater equipment, SCADA upgrades, community requests.
• Opioid Settlement Funds: $27,000 received by Elkins (as of Aug 2025), supporting peer leadership programs in Randolph County schools.
• Water Meter Replacement: Replacing 4,400 water meters with failing transmitters.
• Phase II Sewer Project: Reducing stormwater inflow to reduce overflow events.

Who can I contact for more information? Individual project pages include contact details for each department. For general inquiries, call City Hall at 304-636-1414.