Annual Grant Report 2021 | Page 26

THREAD THE THUNDER MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
MB Trails Improvement Fund – Rural

THREAD THE THUNDER MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB

Project Name : Thunderhill Trail Concept Plan
Project
AMM
TM Grant
Status :
District :
Funding :
P $ 25,000
TRAILS GRANT FOR MANITOBA
Description : New trail system
Activities : Trail design study & development
KMs
KMs
KMs
Developed :
Upgraded :
Maintained :
0
0
14
Other Funds :
In-Kind :
Volunteers :
Projected :
Projected :
Number :
$ 38,500
$ 15,000
50
Actual :
Actual :
Hours :
$ 600,000
$ 56,500
1,000
Impacts :
Social : Massive outpouring of community support to get this project underway . Heavy reliance on partnerships and community involvement .
Economic : What started as a trail project , has led to a new day lodge with bathroom access to all users . Local economy will receive 1.5M in grants , donations & inkind support , as a result of the finished project .
Environmental : Water flow and drainage improved on existing roadway . Minimal environmental impact .

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TRAILS MANITOBA GRANT PROGRAM