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August 27, 2024
Trans Canada Trail funding allows for local trail improvements
Improvements to the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) section of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) promise to improve experiences for users of this popular trail in Lanark County.
“We are grateful to the Trans Canada Trail for their contribution to this project,” said Warden Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve). “The upgrades help to ensure our trails continue to be a valuable amenity for residents and visitors to Lanark County.”
The project was funded in part by a grant from Trans Canada Trail to enhance the Lanark County section of the trail, which extends from Kelly Jordan Road in Montague Township to Coleman Street in Carleton Place on the OVRT. The work included applying 11.7 kilometres of stone dust to the trail surface, as well as applying asphalt at the intersection of the OVRT and County Road 10 (Franktown Road) for about 8 metres from the roadway.
“The work at the intersection helps to create a smoother transition between the road and the OVRT,” explained Jonathan Allen, facilities coordinator. “The stone dust was applied from Kelly Jordan Road to Ford Road in Montague Township, as well as McLachlin Road to County Road 10 and County Road 10 to Beckwith 6th Line in Beckwith Township. This improves the quality of the trail for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians.”
TCT is a non-profit organization that funds the further development and promotion of the multi-use trail, which stretches for more than 29,000 kilometres across Canada, linking the country and Canadians.
"Trails are a vital part of thriving communities like Lanark County and we are happy to contribute to these important upgrades," says Mathieu Roy, Chief Executive Officer at Trans Canada Trail. "Safe, accessible trails not only provide numerous benefits when it comes to physical and mental health, environmental conservation and economic activity; they also build community by bringing people together. Projects like this one not only make a difference on the local level, they make a positive impact on Canada's nationwide trail system."
About Trans Canada Trail
The Trans Canada Trail is the longest multi-use trail system in the world and it is always growing. It reaches every province and territory, and connects all three of Canada’s coastlines. Each section of the Trans Canada Trail is managed locally and supports different activities and community needs. Trans Canada Trail is the organization that advocates for, stewards and champions Canada’s nationwide trail system. It is a registered charity that receives funding from the Government of Canada (through Parks Canada), various provincial and municipal governments, and generous donors.
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For more information/media interviews, contact:
Jonathan Allen
Facilities Coordinator
Lanark County
1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3170
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