Hamilton city council has approved a new $6 million construction project that will see a new trail paved for pedestrian and cyclist access on the Jay Keddy Trail along the Claremont Access.
At this past Wednesday’s city council meeting, councillors voted in favour of the project, which will be handled by Dufferin Construction and is expected to cost a total of $5,980,000.
Council is discussing approval of a $5,980,000 pedestrial/cycling project – the Keddy Access Trail on the Claremont Access. It includes some road work too. The report recommends awarding the tender to Dufferin Constructionhttps://t.co/yBuwvGTmGv
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Of that figure, $3.1 million will be specifically for paving the Keddy Access Trail, and the remaining $2,880,000 will go towards roadway resurfacing.
“The Keddy Access Trail is a signature active transportation project for the City that will provide a continuous route for cyclists and pedestrians to travel between the lower city and the escarpment in a comfortable and efficient way,” reads a statement on the Hamilton Ward 8 website.
According to the release, 80 per cent of the trail will be paid for by a grant from the province, while the rest will be covered by taxpayer dollars.
“This is a signature public space investment in Hamilton’s future that creates new opportunities for walking, jogging and biking and a sense of community where residents can relax and enjoy amazing views and amenities along the mountain brow,” adds Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko.
No word yet on when construction for the project is expected to kick off.
Lead image courtesy of Ward 8 Hamilton
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