The rehabilitation of 3.5 kilometers of the K&P Recreational Trail, from Pucker Street to Ashdad Road in the Township of Greater Madawaska, is getting high fives from the county and the province. The County of Renfrew received almost $63 thousand dollars from the Ontario Trillium fund to pay for brushing, ditching, and completing a surface treatment. The County and the region’s MPP John Yakabuski applaud the upgrades saying they will improve the multi-use four-season corridor which is used for recreational travel, commuting, and fitness.
“The County is very appreciative to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for awarding this grant for the upgrades to the K&P Recreational Trail,” said Councillor James Brose, Chair of the County’s Development and Property Committee. “Renfrew County is growing in popularity as a tourism destination for recreation enthusiasts, thanks in part to the improvements made to this multi-use trail. Residents and visitors have a unique opportunity to explore and experience the natural surroundings and warm hospitality our community provides when traveling our trails.”
Councillor Michael Donohue, a long-time member of the K&P Recreational Trail Management Advisory Committee, was on hand to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the grant.
“Since the more recent expansion of the K&P Trail to connect to the Algonquin Trail, it is now housed within three municipalities, each with their own charm and attractions,” he said. “The continual upgrades to this link are vital to ensure residents and visitors continue to have great recreational opportunities to enjoy for themselves and for future generations.”
In 2001, the County of Renfrew purchased the 21-kilometre section of the abandoned Kingston & Pembroke (K&P) rail corridor between Renfrew and Calabogie. Since then, work has been ongoing to improve the trail as it serves as an important connecting link between these two communities.
(Written by: John Brenner)
