A ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the official opening of Cushman Trail Phase Two, in Gig Harbor, on Wednesday December 16th at 2:30p.m. The public is invited.
Mayor Chuck Hunter and Pierce County Councilman Terry Lee will recognize the milestone, a project that has been a joint partnership development of Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Gig Harbor and Tacoma Public Utilities. the trail connection design phase began in 2006 and included public input meetings in 2007 prior to design approval through the permitting process. The $3.5 million construction contract, which is shared by Pierce County and the City of Gig Harbor, began in September 2008.
The trail occupies land adjacent to or under the Cushman Power line. Phase 2, an additional 2.5 miles of 16" wide perviouse asphalt with a 4" gravel shoulder, is exclusively for non-motorized uses. This section continues the existing trail from the Pierce Transit Park & Ride om Kimball Drive, through Wilkinson Farm Park (City of Gig Harbor) and ending at 96th Street, just off Burnham Drive in the city limits.
A section of the trail between Foster Street and Wilkinson Farm Park is constructed on 400' long pin-pile bridge, which is required to minimize impacts to the wetland in the area. A lighted crosswalk has been installed across Rosedale Street. The trail provides dramatic scenery and natural resource area with trail slopes that vary from nearly level to a challenging 8%. The route crosses deep ravines with streams, wildlife viewing and views of Gig Harbor. The trail also provides Tacoma Public Utilities improved access to their power transmission facilities.
Future plans for continuing the trail to Gig Harbor North at Borgen Blvd. have been designed and permitted.
For additional information about the Cushman Trail or the Cushman Trail Phase Two ribbon cutting event please contact Terri Reed, City of Gig Harbor, (253) 851-6170.
No comments:
Post a Comment