A new pathway will soon be laid for ballpark users in the Millarville area.
Foothills County is proceeding with a crushed asphalt surface for its path system at Seaman Sports Park, located off Highway 549 just north of the Millarville Race Track.
The estimated $45,000 project is being covered by grants - $22,500 from the Calgary Foundation and the balance from Crescent Point Energy, which must be used by the end of 2020. There is also a $10,000 contingency fund.
Funds have been secured by the Northwest Recreation Board, which has been working for months to acquire grants for the pathway.
There will be no cost to the County, other than maintenance going forward, said agriculture services manager Jeff Porter.
“We’ll be able to maintain it with our ball diamond maintenance equipment, so we see no additional maintenance costs other than when the staff is out there to level it two or three times per year, depending on use,” said Porter.
He said the crushed asphalt surface, which the County has had success with in other developments, is resilient and cheaper than some other options that were considered, such as shale or crushed rundle rock, which is often used on the west coast due to its ability to effectively handle moisture.
Overall he said the pathway will bring an important element to the sports park for mobility and esthetics, and the cost should remain fairly low.
“We feel comfortable we’ve got about a $20,000 cushion there for any costs we might come into,” said Porter.
Krista Conrad, OkotoksToday.ca
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