Trail set for public meeting on bridge

There will be a public consultation Thursday at 4 pm at Trail city hall regarding the proposed pedestrian sewer bridge.

A full report explaining the financial rationale for a $14.5 million pipe and walkway will be presented.

The project will cost about $4 million more than first expected.

Mayor Mike Martin acknowledges some in the community are opposed to it.

The sewer pipe will cost the regional sewer partners $7.2 million – which will mean tax increases – although Trail hasn’t given details yet.

Trail alone will spend another $7.5 million on the walkway part.

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