TM Maintenance Grant
Trails Manitoba was fortunate to provide grants this year for trail groups ’ maintenance activities based on the following objectives :
1 ) Preserve the trail and environment based on the criteria of a low , moderate & high maintenance rating .
The existing trail network in Manitoba is a variety of terrain consisting of ( 1 ) Existing trails with hard base or those locations where trails align with roadways
( LOW MAINTENANCE ) ( 2 ) Existing trails with river gumbo / forest trail , which do not have gravel base and / or require regular mowing and Canadian Shield in hard to access trail locations
( MODERATE to HIGH MAINTENANCE )
2 ) Enhance for user convenience by focusing on directional and interpretive signage , Trail Heads etc .
2020 Trail Group Recipients
Centennial Crocus Crow Wing Glenboro
Lac du Bonnet Pinawa Rossburn South Whiteshell
TCT CIP / TM Projects
Treaty 1
Joubert Creek Pedestrian Bridge : This project closed an important gap in the Crow Wing Trail . The $ 250,000 bridge project over the Joubert Creek in the RM of De Salaberry is the culmination of ongoing efforts to close gaps in the Trans Canada Trail .
Cabin Lake Creek Pedestrian Bridge : A pedestrian bridge was installed at the Cabin Lake Creek location , where connection was not currently possible due to a water crossing . The bridge that is utilized is the second of the two bridges that were salvaged from Kings Park in the City of Winnipeg . The rehabilitated bridge creates a destination point along the North Whiteshell Trail .
Treaty 3
Centennial Trail Signage Improvement Project : Through the assistance of volunteers , a complete signage audit was completed on the Centennial Trail . The second part of the project includes development of trailhead and wayfinding signage . The project will include construction of trailheads and map design , preparation of a wayfinding signage plan , and finally installation .
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