Trail Enhancements Connect Downtown to Southern Trail System
Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat is beginning tree removal operations during the week of March 15, 2021, as part of a project to construct a three-metre wide multi-use trail that spans 550 metres from Kingsway Avenue SE to 5 Street SE downtown.
As one of the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) projects, the new pedestrian trail will connect the downtown core to the existing South Railway Street SE sidewalk/trail system that leads to the more southern areas of town.
Silver Maple trees will be removed along South Railway Street between 5 Street and Hill Road to make way for the new trail. These trees were assessed by a city arborist and it was determined that some of the trees have deteriorated and their removal is necessary. The trees in the area will be removed and replaced at a three to one ratio in the Saratoga Dog Park at a later date.
During tree removal, the public is advised to obey all signs in the area and to remain a safe distance from any construction activities. Motorists are asked to drive with caution when in the area.
Project updates will continue when construction occurs in the spring.
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations
media@medicinehat.ca
As one of the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP) projects, the new pedestrian trail will connect the downtown core to the existing South Railway Street SE sidewalk/trail system that leads to the more southern areas of town.
Silver Maple trees will be removed along South Railway Street between 5 Street and Hill Road to make way for the new trail. These trees were assessed by a city arborist and it was determined that some of the trees have deteriorated and their removal is necessary. The trees in the area will be removed and replaced at a three to one ratio in the Saratoga Dog Park at a later date.
During tree removal, the public is advised to obey all signs in the area and to remain a safe distance from any construction activities. Motorists are asked to drive with caution when in the area.
Project updates will continue when construction occurs in the spring.
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations
media@medicinehat.ca
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