The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting public comment on a proposed route for the Denman cross-island trail along both Denman and East roads, as well as on construction phasing for this multi-year project.
Denman residents' input will be sought at a community open house on Wednesday, January 16 from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Denman Community Hall at 1196 Northwest Road. Presentations on the proposed plan will take place at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and will be followed with a discussion period.
The Denman cross-island trail was identified as a top priority for the CVRD during the planning process for the Denman Island parks and greenways master plan, adopted in August 2011. For more information see www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/denman.
“The intent for the cross-island trail is to provide a safe route for pedestrians, cyclists and horseback riders to travel across the island between the two ferry terminals and points of interest in-between, ” said Bruce Jolliffe, CVRD's director for Baynes Sound-Denman/Hornby Islands (Area ‘A') . “We encourage residents to participate by asking questions and providing feedback on this project.”
For most of its length, the proposed route is within the Denman, Corrigal and East road rights-of-way and runs alongside the existing road system. Where possible, the trail will be a two-metre wide packed gravel path to allow for two people to walk side by side and will be separated from the road pavement by a 30 – 60 cm wide vegetated strip. Depending on the terrain and available width of the road right-of-way, the trail may need to narrow in sections and cross the road a few times. The goal is to have the fewest crossings possible and keep the trail at a constant width.
For more information about what is proposed, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/denman or contact Karin Albert, CVRD parks planner at 250-334-6000 or online.