(above) Eagle Scout Chris Gianakis works on his project, a Stirling Lake boardwalk, to increase accessibility and ease of usage of the park. He is seeking donations to help with the costs of the project.
Eagle Scout Stirling Lake Boardwalk Project
Submitted by Christopher Gianakis, Troop 56
My Eagle Scout Project was the creation of a boardwalk over an asphalt walkway that would get flooded due to bad weather. The old path was treacherous to cross because it was a muddy mess. I designed and built a simple solution so citizens can get to their neighborhood park or home from school without having to walk through mud or climb over a fence. The project cost approximately $1,600 and took over two weeks to finish.
The boardwalk is 60 feet long with a 4 foot long angled section to compensate for the turn in the path. I made the boardwalk with 7 eight foot long sections, and the last angled section was 4 feet long. Each section was 4 feet wide, but when the composite boards were laid on top, it was about 5 feet wide.
I am looking for help with funding; checks and donations can be made out to “BSA Troop 56.” Please contact me about donations at 908-472-2364. I can meet to receive donations after school, or they can be mailed to my address at 215 High Street, 07980.
Yours In Scouting,
Chris Gianakis
