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Gentlemen
The project of the Klondyke Trail has gained a lot of momentum in the Grand Bend area
Organizations have already indicated that funds are available to put toward the project
The Rotary Club is also considering this project as a placement for some of its fund
raising dollars
It appears that the horse is falling behind the cart and I have not been diligent enough in
getting Council approval for this project
I have presented this project to the new Lambton Shores Trail Committee and have
received a positive response
Now I need direction from you as to how to move this matter forward expeditiously
We would appreciate Council’s approval so we could move forward with the following:
Identifying and marking any Species at Risk that may be found along the proposed
trail route
Laying out the path the trail would take to ensure we are able to stay within the
original 30’ tow path along the Ausable River
Researching the bridge design that would be needed to cross the open ditch drain
leading from Vandongen Subdivision
We would like to obtain Council approval in order to do the work laid out above and
even start some of the clearing of the path this year
Our funding sources are only partially available this year so the major part of the
construction of the trail would probably be in 2013
It also means that by the fall of 2012 we could approach Council to provide matching
dollars that could be included in its 2013 budget deliberations
I am looking for your guidance and assistance in bringing this matter before Council with
a view to a positive response
Yours for the betterment of the Lambton Shores (Grand Bend) community
Paul Turnbull
519-238-2805
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