The City of Cambridge has completed the first phase of its Grand River Access Point project.
The first phase saw the construction of a new parking area off of Water Street, which included uncovering the concrete foundation and the construction of a new driveway.
Several concrete pads were also poured for future benches and signs.
Beginning next month work will begin on the boat ramp.
The Grand River Access Point Improvement Project was approved by council in July of 2020 to help rejuvenate the visitor experience along the Grand River.
The initial budget for the work was approximately $378,244.
Funding is coming from three sources, $228,244 from FedDev Ontario and $50,000 from Regional Tourism Organization 4, with the City of Cambridge on the hook for the remaining $100,000.
As part of the work and to enhance the tree canopy in the city, 40 trees will be planted to replace smaller, non-native trees.
Until the work is complete, residents may experience intermittent disruptions on the Paris to Cambridge Rail Trail.
Trevor McWilliams, manager of business development for the City of Cambridge, told CambridgeToday he hopes to have the project complete by the end of the summer.
