There will be more trails to walk along the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon.
The provincial government is reallocating funds to allow the new trails to be built, along with improving existing trails.
There will be almost 14 km of new trails.
In the north, there will be a trail from 71st Street to Wanuskaewin Heritage Park and in the south, from Gabriel Dumont Park through Chief Whitecap Park.
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The new agreement between the government and the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) replaces the original agreement announced in 2007 for the development of a new centre at River Landing.
Although designs for the new centre were made, the project did not move ahead due to a lack of funding.
Under the previous agreement, $1.7 million was originally allocated for the project.
Now, 127-thousand dollars will be spent on the centre design with the remainder of the money going to the new trails and improvements to existing trails.
“This reallocation of funds will have a positive effect on Saskatchewan residents and visitors to Saskatoon,” said Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minster Bill Hutchison.
“Through this initiative the Meewasin Valley Authority continues to ensure that Saskatchewan residents enjoy vibrant, high quality lives.”
The MVA says the funds will enhance the trail system and make it easier to access the river valley.
Work is already underway and is expected to be completed by 2014.
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