An ongoing road project in the Comox Valley has received big funding from the provincial government.
That comes from the Comox Valley Regional District, announcing that the Royston Road multi-use path project received a $500,000 grant from the province.
The project will make a multi-use path between the Island Highway/Royston Road intersection and Royston elementary school to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The district says this comes after concerns about student safety from the Royston Elementary Parents Advisory Committee.
Electoral Area A director Daniel Arbour says this is an exciting announcement.
“The Royston Road Multi-Use Path will be a great option for pedestrians and cyclists in the area to ensure children and parents can get to school safely,” said Arbour.
They say that the grant will cover 70 percent of the project’s cost, with the remaining 30 percent to be provided by both electoral areas community parks and greenways service.
Currently, they are getting construction-ready drawings so a contractor can be found.
They are aiming to finish construction by March 31 next year.
