A $750,000 federal grant will allow for the County of Grande Prairie and City of Grande Prairie to create a new link between the two municipalities, in the form of a collaborative trail project.
The two kilometres of fully paved trail will link South Bear Creek Park to the Dunes trails, and run adjacent to Range Road 61, past the Aquatera landfill, and will include a new pedestrian road crossing at Secondary Highway 668.
“This project is an excellent example of the positive work being achieved through our Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee,” says County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall. “The South Bear Creek Park and Dunes both provide endless opportunity for outdoor recreation year-round, and we are looking forward to working with our partners to bring this project to life,” adds Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton.
In all, the the county will also be footing $263,000 of construction costs through its municipal reserve funding while the city budgeted $48,981 for the project. Construction on the trail is expected to take place during the summer 2023 construction season.