Council accepts Western Virginia Water Authority funding for Tinker Creek Greenway utility relocation

Roanoke City Council voted to adopt an ordinance accepting funding from the Western Virginia Water Authority to cover utility relocation work for the Tinker Creek Greenway construction, according to the council highlights.

Carol Corbin said the ordinance acceptance occurred in the afternoon session and described the funding source as the Western Virginia Water Authority. The highlights did not specify the amount of funding, the ordinance number, or a roll-call vote tally.

The ordinance is intended to pay for utility relocation tied to the Tinker Creek Greenway project. The highlights did not include statements from Water Authority representatives or project engineers, nor did they list implementation timelines or permit requirements. For a full record and the ordinance text, the city’s posted agenda and meeting minutes should be consulted.