Feds kick in $30M for North Saskatchewan River valley trail

andy8244 · 22-12-2010, 07:42 PM

Nice one Feds - this kind of investment benefits everyone not just the few.

Quote:

EDMONTON — The dream of a North Saskatchewan River valley trail from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan moved a step closer Wednesday when the federal government contributed $30 million to the project.

“We need to connect the river valley park system so people can traverse it and enjoy it, while still respecting areas of the valley that remain totally untouched,” River Valley Alliance chairman Sol Rolingher told a news conference.

The money will be combined with $50 million already put in by the provincial government and $30 million expected from the seven municipalities that make up the alliance to develop the first phase of the scheme, Rolingher said.

Read more: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...#ixzz18tnCNjjh

The_Cat · 22-12-2010, 11:45 PM

More on the River Valley Alliance:

http://www.rivervalley.ab.ca/

I like the money spent on the river valley. I think it would be great to see the Legislature grounds be made a priority. Edmonton is a provincial capital, and an interface with the river valley would really be great (Map 4 looks great!).

Channing76 · 23-12-2010, 03:07 AM

Great way to spend money the river valley is a jewel.

Jimbo · 23-12-2010, 04:12 AM

Wow! That's fantastic news. I was completely unaware they were working on this. What a wonderful vision. Just made my day!

Gemini · 23-12-2010, 11:42 AM

It would be great for groups of people to be able to walk that trail. Maybe young kids could go walk from Edmonton to Devon. Pitch tents overnight half way there and do the same coming back. That would be a nice weekend for kids.

booster · 23-12-2010, 11:47 AM

Joys of government funding to a group of civic employees. Lets see $30 million will pay for one more signature bridge over the river out of sight of most people with about $8 million left to put in a whole bunch of overpriced benches and replant trees where they bulldozed them while building trails (new paved trail to Henday from Terwilligar). Based on their past spending history I don't see this money going very far. Still not all bad... we still should get one more bridge out of it.

Gemini · 23-12-2010, 11:52 AM

Add another $50 million from the province and $30 million from other municipalities, $30 million from the feds. $110 million, it's a start on a project that is projected to cost $600 million in total. It was also noted that the feds may give more in the future but, that could mean 20 years down the road.

Blueline · 23-12-2010, 12:53 PM

does this in any way resolve the west end gravel pit issue ??

Bill · 23-12-2010, 10:18 PM

Since Edmonton's bid for Expo 2017 was dumped, this is a "poor man's" compromise.

$30M is fine, but peanuts in today's economy.

Titanium48 · 24-12-2010, 11:53 AM

It's a good start, but I think the ultimate goal should be continuous top of bank and riverside trails on both sides of the river.

etownboarder · 24-12-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill

Since Edmonton's bid for Expo 2017 was dumped, this is a "poor man's" compromise.

$30M is fine, but peanuts in today's economy.

If that's their goal, making up for their pathetic support for anything related to Edmonton, then they might want to try giving Edmonton some major money for transit or other large infrastructure projects.

Komrade · 26-12-2010, 04:42 PM

Better than a kick in the *** is the way i look at it.

McBoo · 28-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Oh yes, sweet. I take it all back, I love Stephen Harper now!

Honesty though, meh. Post Portrait Gallery, post-Expo, I'm still voting ABC.

Edmcowboy11 · 28-12-2010, 08:45 PM

I had a look at the design proposal under the legislature and find it quite interesting. I like the fact that they have river valley road set into a tunnel and fully extend the leg grounds right to the river.

The_Cat · 29-12-2010, 01:12 AM

This will be my favorite part of the river valley project, and I think I'd like to see this area done in time for 2017, Canada's 150th anniversary. Even without Expo, the Walterdale Bridge, River Valley, Legislature and Arena District will give Edmonton a new "Wow" factor.

cnr67 · 29-12-2010, 11:34 AM

As on a different thread, I wonder if this plan includes a revitalization of the Strathcona Science Park. An integrated look at past and present technologies would be an asset.

The_Cat · 26-04-2012, 09:20 PM

Here's a blast from the past:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...905/story.html

Municipal Man of Mystery · 01-05-2012, 10:21 PM

"Edmonton is moving towards being one of the most beautiful cities in the world."

What happened?

22-12-2010, 11:45 PM	#2
The_Cat Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	More on the River Valley Alliance: http://www.rivervalley.ab.ca/ I like the money spent on the river valley. I think it would be great to see the Legislature grounds be made a priority. Edmonton is a provincial capital, and an interface with the river valley would really be great (Map 4 looks great!). __________________ "Talk minus action equals zero." - Joe Keithley, D. O. A.

23-12-2010, 04:12 AM	#4
Jimbo Addicted to C2E Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Westmount, Edmonton	Wow! That's fantastic news. I was completely unaware they were working on this. What a wonderful vision. Just made my day! __________________ aka Jim Good; "The sooner you fall behind, the more time you have to catch up." - Steven Wright

23-12-2010, 11:42 AM	#5
Gemini Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Edmonton	It would be great for groups of people to be able to walk that trail. Maybe young kids could go walk from Edmonton to Devon. Pitch tents overnight half way there and do the same coming back. That would be a nice weekend for kids. __________________ If a man is standing in the middle of a forest speaking and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?

23-12-2010, 11:47 AM	#6
booster Addicted to C2E Join Date: May 2007 Location: Belgravia	Joys of government funding to a group of civic employees. Lets see $30 million will pay for one more signature bridge over the river out of sight of most people with about $8 million left to put in a whole bunch of overpriced benches and replant trees where they bulldozed them while building trails (new paved trail to Henday from Terwilligar). Based on their past spending history I don't see this money going very far. Still not all bad... we still should get one more bridge out of it. __________________ My antidepressent drug of choice is running. Cheaper with less side effects!

23-12-2010, 11:52 AM	#7
Gemini Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Edmonton	Add another $50 million from the province and $30 million from other municipalities, $30 million from the feds. $110 million, it's a start on a project that is projected to cost $600 million in total. It was also noted that the feds may give more in the future but, that could mean 20 years down the road. __________________ If a man is standing in the middle of a forest speaking and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?

23-12-2010, 03:07 AM	#3
Channing76 Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Terrwillegar	Great way to spend money the river valley is a jewel.

23-12-2010, 12:53 PM	#8
Blueline Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton	does this in any way resolve the west end gravel pit issue ?? __________________ Still waiting for the Arlington site to be reborn ....... Last edited by Blueline; 24-12-2010 at 07:33 AM..

23-12-2010, 10:18 PM	#9
Bill Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton	Since Edmonton's bid for Expo 2017 was dumped, this is a "poor man's" compromise. $30M is fine, but peanuts in today's economy. __________________ How many times have I said to myself, "I feel like a yo-yo"

24-12-2010, 11:53 AM	#10
Titanium48 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edmonton (Norwood)	It's a good start, but I think the ultimate goal should be continuous top of bank and riverside trails on both sides of the river.

26-12-2010, 04:42 PM	#12
Komrade Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beverly	Better than a kick in the *** is the way i look at it. __________________ facebook.com/BrothersGrimMusic youtube.com/GrimEmpire

28-12-2010, 01:31 PM	#13
McBoo Addicted to C2E Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada	Oh yes, sweet. I take it all back, I love Stephen Harper now! Honesty though, meh. Post Portrait Gallery, post-Expo, I'm still voting ABC. __________________ Linda Sloan - Danielle's BFF Hoot

28-12-2010, 08:45 PM	#14
Edmcowboy11 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	I had a look at the design proposal under the legislature and find it quite interesting. I like the fact that they have river valley road set into a tunnel and fully extend the leg grounds right to the river. __________________ LRT is our future, time to push forward.

29-12-2010, 01:12 AM	#15
The_Cat Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	This will be my favorite part of the river valley project, and I think I'd like to see this area done in time for 2017, Canada's 150th anniversary. Even without Expo, the Walterdale Bridge, River Valley, Legislature and Arena District will give Edmonton a new "Wow" factor. __________________ "Talk minus action equals zero." - Joe Keithley, D. O. A.

29-12-2010, 11:34 AM	#16
cnr67 Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Beverly Heights next to Ada BLVD	Science Park As on a different thread, I wonder if this plan includes a revitalization of the Strathcona Science Park. An integrated look at past and present technologies would be an asset. __________________ We are young. Walking the face of the Earth. Wondering what our dreams might be worth. Learning that we're only immortal for a limited time........

26-04-2012, 09:20 PM	#17
The_Cat Addicted to C2E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	Here's a blast from the past: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...905/story.html __________________ "Talk minus action equals zero." - Joe Keithley, D. O. A.

01-05-2012, 10:21 PM	#18
Municipal Man of Mystery Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: May 2012 Location: Downtown	"Edmonton is moving towards being one of the most beautiful cities in the world." What happened?