By rdnewsNOW staff

Council Approval

Council awards contract for Lacombe trail connection project

Jul 14, 2020 | 11:49 AM

Residents of Lacombe will soon be able to enjoy a new trail connection offering access to a natural recreation area with views overlooking marshlands and Whelp Creek.

On Monday, Council approved the award of a contract to Timcon Construction for the detailed design and construction of a stairway trail connector for the Fairway Heights Willow Ridge Network.

According to City officials, the approval of the $102,825 project, including a 10 per cent contingency, falls well within the budgeted amount of $200,000.

“Council is excited to finalize this project as it will greatly improve the connectivity for this well used trail,” said Mayor Grant Creasey, in a press release. “Improving our city recreational assets aligns well with our commitment to making Lacombe a more walkable community and enhancing our underutilized property.”

At their January 27, 2020 meeting, council approved this project with the inclusion of a natural trail with loops at both the north and south ends creating a figure “8” out in both directions from the stairway.

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The project will add one trail linkage and fitness feature similar to existing trails elsewhere within the city.

“Trail users visiting this area really appreciate the immersive natural experience,” said Director of Community Services Deborah Juch. “These new stairs and trail connection will preserve that and add to the City’s extensive system.”

Work on the project will begin this summer and is expected to be completed by fall.