{"id":948,"date":"2017-08-26T16:35:43","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T16:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/?p=948"},"modified":"2017-08-26T16:35:43","modified_gmt":"2017-08-26T16:35:43","slug":"grant-program-provides-safety-improvements-to-blt-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/?p=948","title":{"rendered":"Grant Program Provides Safety Improvements to BLT Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Thanks to a Stewardship Grant from the Trust, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blttrails.ca\/trail-map-and-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/blttrails.ca\/trail-map-and-information\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1503848563030000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGyb-fIQE-sU2fZz3Zy-KH6eQgREA\">BLT Rails to Trails Association<\/a>\u00a0has successfully completed two improvements that will both beautify and ensure safe passage along popular sections of the BLT Trail for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The new rock wall at the Six Mile Falls is now a beautiful, permanent fixture at a very popular stopping place on the BLT Trail and will prevent trail washout in the event of overflow from the Falls. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-950 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bench-and-wall-installation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-951 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bench-and-wall-installation-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bench-and-wall-installation-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bench-and-wall-installation-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bench-and-wall-installation-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bench-and-wall-installation-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><a style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: #bfe6ff; font-size: 1.8rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-952 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Retaining-wall-2-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bench-and-wall-installation.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The beautiful retainer wall and benches offer trail users a perfect resting spot.<u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.8rem;\">The addition of new gravel and boulders leading to the Five Island Lake Bridge in both directions will help with erosion control and improve safe passage over the bridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-953\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-bridge-before-work.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-953\" src=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-bridge-before-work-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-bridge-before-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-bridge-before-work-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-bridge-before-work.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before the project, the trail was eroding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-954\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-954\" src=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With erosion controls at both ends of the bridge it should be safer and last longer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-955\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-955 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fivebridgestrust.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Five-Island-Bridge-repair-2.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful view of the new improved trail and bridge access area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Both projects were successfully completed in July without any major disruptions to trail users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>See the improvements yourself on your next outdoor adventure on the BLT Trail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to a Stewardship Grant from the Trust, the\u00a0BLT Rails to Trails Association\u00a0has successfully completed two improvements that will both beautify and ensure safe passage along popular sections of the BLT Trail for years to come. 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