$2 Million Invested in Multi-use Trails Across Seven Windsor Parks
Mayor Drew Dilkens was joined by Ward 7 Councillor Jeewen Gill and senior members of City of Windsor administration today to announce more than $2 million in improvements to multi-use trails and other amenities at public parks throughout the municipality.
Construction of new or replacement multi-use trails in seven parks across five wards began earlier this autumn and is expected to be completed by November 30. These projects also include the installation of new benches; modern garbage and recycling silos; and the addition of more than 200 trees and hundreds of native plants and shrubs, including pollinators. This work is part of council’s continuing efforts to prioritize the protection and expansion of Windsor’s natural outdoor areas and urban forest canopy.
In total, more than seven kilometres of asphalt multi-use trails are being added or upgraded this autumn within the following community parks:
Ward 1:
Central Park
· 1.6 kilometres of new, three-metre-wide multi-use asphalt trail
· New trees, benches and recycling and garbage disposals
· Total value: $660,000
Ward 7:
East Riverside Park (with Blue Heron Lake)
· 1.8 kilometres of three-metre-wide asphalt multi-use trail around Blue Heron replacing the old trail
· Pedestrian bridge refurbishment
Little River Corridor (with Aspen Lake)
· 1.4 kilometres of three-metre-wide asphalt multi-use trail around Aspen Lake to replacing the old trail
· 500 metres of additional three-metre-wide asphalt multi-use trail along Florence Ave.
· Total value for both parks: $678,000
Ward 8:
Meadowbrook Park
· 500 metres of three-metre-wide asphalt multi-use trail to replace the old trail
· New trees, benches and garbage/recycling silos
· Total value: $180,000
Ward 9:
Calderwood Park
· 400 metres of three-metre-wide multi-use asphalt trail to replace the old pathway
· New trees, benches and garbage/recycle silos
· New solar lights
· Total value: $130,000, including ward funds
Patrick Maguire
· 450 metres of three-metre-wide multi-use trail to replace the old pathway
· New trees, benches and garbage/recycling silos
· Total value: $185,000
Ward 10:
Bellewood Park
· 600 metres of three-metre-wide multi-use trail to replace the old pathway
· New trees, benches and garbage/recycle silos
· Total value: $265,000
These improvements to bike-friendly trails and other parks amenities are part of Council’s $1.6-billion commitment over 10 years to fund capital projects that promote healthy, active and livable neighbourhoods that raise the quality of life for residents.
Quotes:
“Council is proud to support capital projects that cultivate a high quality of life for residents. Investments in premium bicycling and parks infrastructure are good for our physical and mental well-being and for the health of our economy. We know these amenities increase property values and make our community more desirable to families and investors.” – Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens
“These trails are very highly used by residents in our ward, so expanding and refurbishing them will give residents an improved and safer place for physical activity. These enhancements will allow for greater access to leisure activities, which in turn encourages healthy living.” – Ward 7 Councillor Jeewen Gill
Media Contacts:
| Andrew Teliszewsky Chief of Staff Mayor’s Office (519) 990-3035 | Jason Moore Senior Manager Communications & Customer Service (519) 551-9011 |