After an investment of $1,000,000 from the federal government, the Community Green Park and Ortona Trail, located in the University Endowment Lands, is receiving green upgrades to enhance the community's resilience to climate change and improve access to nature and healthy living.
Announced by MP Joyce Murray, this project will contribute to a more sustainable future for residents, community members, and the environment.
This project involves constructing a Community Green Park, the Ortona Trail, as well as a bioswale. Specifically, the project includes adding close to 4,500 meters of green space and approximately 490 meters of walking path to an existing trail system, connecting pedestrians and cyclists to the eastern-southern portion of the Pacific Spirit Park. The bioswale will manage rainwater runoff from adjacent sites, slowing it down and filtering it before it flows into nearby Cut Throat Creek, thereby improving water quality and protecting the health of the creek and ecosystem.
These improvements will provide residents and visitors with increased access to green spaces, fostering connections with nature and promoting active lifestyles. It will also function as a wildlife corridor, facilitating movement between habitats to enhance the overall health and resilience of the ecosystem.
By investing in infrastructure, the federal government is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
