Grants and Contributions:
Implement recommendations from consultant report completed in 2023. Specifically, results will include the successful completion of a multi-use rest facility and upgrades to the Thrombolite Walking Trail. It is expected this project will lead to the following economic benefits:
- Enhancing the trails and constructing a multi-use rest facility is expected to see an increase in visitors to the Town, which in turn has the potential to increase the number of visitors for restaurants, attractions, accommodations, retail stores, and other local businesses.
- With current visitation numbers already exceeding 15,000 each year, these enhancements and upgrades will incline these visitors to stay longer and also return to the region, increasing revenue for local businesses.
- Local contractors and businesses will be used for supplying materials/labour, in turn this project is expected to help maintain local employment.
Furthermore, the client is expecting to see the following short term and long-term results from this project:
1. Immediate:
- Enhanced visitor safety and satisfaction
- Improved trail and building site accessibility
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Long-term:
- Sustained tourism growth
- Protected natural heritage
- Strengthened community infrastructure
The assistance type is Non-Repayable Contribution. The total government funding is $141,641.00.