Trail Network Development
BACKGROUND
The Trail Network Development project consists of the completion of the Miami River Greenway and development of the McCombs Drive Trail.
McCombs Drive Walking Trail
The proposed location of the new walking trail is along the east side of McCombs Drive starting at the Miami River bridge (across from the Miami River Greenway entry point) and ending at McPherson Road. The trail will be approximately 10’ wide to allow for multi-directional walking at a safe distance and will be fully accessible. It will have seating, bicycle racks at the entry points, and connect to the East Sector Park trails and the Miami River Greenway.
Miami River Greenway Completion
The Miami River Greenway will be completed between 217 Miami River Drive and 299 Miami River Drive with a 2.0m Crusher Chip Path.
BUDGET
At the October 19, 2020 Regular Council Meeting, the following resolution was passed:
THAT staff to apply the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program under the Community Economic Resilience (CER) funding stream for up to $350,000 to complete the construction of the Miami River Greenway and to construct a wide width walking trail along McCombs Drive.
This funding application was approved and the project is 100% funded by the Government of British Columbia.
The Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program provides fully-funded provincial grants to support economic resilience, tourism, heritage, and urban and rural economic development projects in communities impacted by COVID-19. The CER funding stream is focused on short-term and small-scale infrastructure projects that will be for public use and benefit.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
This project is in line with the following sections Official Community Plan:
- 12.2.1 Expand the range of recreational facilities and opportunities for residents, particularly youth and for visitors.
- 13.2.1 Develop a system of parks, open space and trails that will meet the needs of residents as well as visitors.
The Village of Harrison Hot Springs completed an Age Friendly Action Plan in 2015 that included public and stakeholder consultation:
- Service Provider Workshop
- Drop-In Community Café
- Walk a Mile in “My Orthopaedic Shoes”
- Community Check-in
- Seniors Community Workshop
The goal of these consultations was to obtain the views of community members and gain a deeper depth of participation that only residents and stakeholders can contribute.
In addition to these events, surveyed target stakeholders included:
- General public
- Fraser Health Authority
- Agassiz Harrison Healthy Communities Committee
- Agassiz Harrison Community Services
- Community Resource Nurse
- Fraser Valley Regional Library
- Seniors Centre and Pensioner Association
- Seniors Peer Support Counsellor
- Community Health Specialist
- Seniors Transitional Services Coordinator
- Various other groups/individuals identified through the consultation process.
In 2018 the Village of Harrison Hot Springs hosted a public open house for community consultation on the Active Transportation Plan.