Construction To Begin On Section Of Syracuse Wawasee Trail
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SYRACUSE - K21 Foundation recently approved a $75,000 grant which will be used by the Syracuse Wawasee Park Foundation to fund the construction of a pedestrian bridge along the Pickwick Section of the Syracuse Wawasee Trail.
Once completed, this 3.6-mile recreational trail route will connect Lake Wawasee's north shore areas with the Wawasee Village area and then west to Wawasee High School.
"Having opportunities to pursue activities that promote and increase healthy lifestyles is an important priority of this foundation for our community," said K21 President Rich Haddad."It's a bonus when one of those opportunities, like a safe and scenic route for walking and biking, is a significant attraction for the citizens and visitors of the Syracuse community."
According to Syracuse Wawasee Park Foundation President Spike Ford, "This bridge will be located on Eastshore Drive, south of the Cornelius Road intersection, and will eventually be in the middle of a 6,500-foot-long segment of trail featuring a scenic overlook and three boardwalk sections, all of which border wetlands between Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake."
The contract for the project was awarded to Beer & Slabaugh, which plans to begin construction of the bridge and boardwalk this fall or early winter. The asphalt portions of the remaining east/west section of the trail will be completed in spring 2009.
K21 Foundation exists for the benefit of Kosciusko County citizens to ensure health care services are provided, and to advance prevention and healthy lifestyles. For more information about the K21 Foundation, call 574-269-5188 or visit www.k21.foundation.org
