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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

East Side Could Get Much Needed Greenspace

Irving Oil is offering to design and foot the entire bill for a proposed park and greenspace at the Little River Reservoir on the city's east side.

Upgrades will include upgrading paths around the park to form a walking trail, building two bridge crossings, and new playground equipment. The project is estimated to cost about 400-hundred thousand dollars.

J.C. Besner of Irving Oil tells CHSJ News all they need from the city is the green light for the project and an agreement to cost share the upkeep of the park.

Common Council wants to first hear some estimates from city staff before green lighting the project.

Besner says if approved, construction will begin this summer and wrap up in 2012. Glen Creamer with the Little River Resevoir Association is confident work will begin this summer.