Volunteers have been diligently working on the Boyle Centennial Historic Walking Trails recently.
According to project manager Terry Mudryk-Harbarenko, the first of the four phases of the project are nearly complete and ready to withstand the coming winter.
“More than a kilometre and a half of the walking trails will be graveled and leveled before the snow falls, and reject sand has been spread on the last of the connecting trails,” said Mudryk-Harbarenko.
“We have also installed three culverts that will ensure good drainage come the spring. I am really pleased with the results to date as we are still working on a zero budget.”
There are still a few finishing touches to complete this phase, including picking out rocks and roots from the park area as well as the last bit of trail work. Mudryk-Harbarenko added the cross country ski trails will be great once a good base of snow is down.
“Come spring we will continue with the second phase and could add two or three more kilometres to the existing trails,” she said.
The walking trails is a project started last July by the Boyle Community Betterment Committee as a gift to the community to celebrate its centennial last month.
The four-phase project to construct five kilometres of walking trails throughout the village includes a picnic and park area, a pair of walking bridges, benches and bathrooms facilities at strategic places along the route. The non-motorized trail is designed to connect various community facilities such as the school, recreation and seniors’ buildings with residential areas to encourage health and wellness as well as to enjoy the natural surroundings provided.
Anyone interested in learning more or wanting to make a donation can visit www.boylecentennial.ca.
