Town of Edson residents can expect an increase of trails in and around the community.
At the latest Edson council meeting, Weyerhaeuser, along with the Forest Resource Improvement Association Of Alberta (FRIAA), presented plans for a trail expansion project.
Weyerhaeuser officials say this project will expand the existing trail system by approximately 6.2 kilometres within Willmore bike park and 0.6 kilometres within the town of Edson for a total of 6.8 kilometres.
Photo Credit: Town of Edson
“Willmore Park is certainly one of the well-used areas in our community and it’s really a hidden gem within West Yellowhead,” commented Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara. “Adding more trails just adds more options for people to get outside, recreate and enjoy the outdoors.”
Photo Credit: Town of Edson
Grant funding worth $435,000 is being sought for the project through the FRIAA.
“Also part of this program is to educate people about the forest and our forestry industry in the Edson area,” Zahara adds.
Timelines for the trail project include:
- Proposal submission- August of 2023
- Approval required- September of 2023
- Design Work- fall of 2023
- Sign-up contactor- fall of 2023
- Trail Construction- summer of 2024/2025
- Signage- following construction
