UPDATE: As of May 2017, we have not heard back about this grant yet
Estimated cost: $1.5 million
Grant request: 50% of total cost

Active transportation corridors for East Selkirk and south St. Clements aim to improve community connections, offer healthy active transportation alternatives, increase cyclist/pedestrian safety, and reduce reliance on school bus transportation.

East Selkirk’s new water and sewer systems have attracted the interest of housing developers. Recent public consultation indicated a high level of concern for pedestrian/cyclist safety, particularly on Colville Road and connecting to nearby schools. This grant will allow us to work with Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation to develop an active transportation corridor along Colville Road and look at paving part of the old railroad bed.

South St. Clements has undergone a recreation needs study and recently been consulted on what recreation options they would like in their community. The survey results showed that a combination of indoor and outdoor facilities, including trails, is the most desirable.

Trails in this area will provide connectivity to various future recreation hubs to be located along the proposed trail, including parks, play structures and toboggan hills. The trail will hook into the Trans Canada Trail and Birds Hill provincial park. If this grant is approved, we will ask for public input to help shape the project according to the community’s wants and needs. ons in East Selkirk.