I have a question about a current road project in Chattanooga. Many may be unaware that this road even exists, but Hamm Road is going through a massive overhaul that must be in the multimillion-dollar range. The road is getting beautiful curbing and sidewalks all the way through and is being completely overhauled. This leads me to my question as to why we are investing millions of taxpayer dollars to beautify a road that leads directly to the sewer treatment plant that on the best of days smells like a dead skunk.
There are hardly any residential dwellings in the area and once you turn left onto Moccasin Bend Road it leads to a golf course, shooting range, and the mental health hospital as the main attractions. The mental health hospital and firing range have both been rumored to be relocated, which will leave a golf course and a coupe of residents plus some outdoor public spaces, if you can tolerate the stench.
With all the talk about our current city paving budget and finger pointing as to why things aren’t getting done, who in their right mind thought this project should have priority over much more heavily traveled roads in populated areas that are destroying vehicles daily.
My only guess is to follow the money and see who is going to profit in the future, and the main tell will be when property starts changing hands.
Chris Morgan