No. 1 Japanese Town Historic Site Improvements Set to Begin
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Construction is set to commence in the No. 1 Japanese Town Historic Site in Coal Creek Historic Park. Work will include the construction of 450m of crushed aggregate pathways, trailhead and parking area improvements, and site grading. The work will improve the accessibility of the site and pave the way for the installation of an interpretive walking tour in 2019.
Fall 2018 work is scheduled to be completed in November. In the meantime, park visitors are asked to watch for equipment working and adhere to all posted signage and instructions from crews on site.
Meanwhile, the Village has partnered with the Cumberland Museum and Archives on the development of new historical interpretive signage for the site. This includes a self-guided walking tour with approximately 12 stops – similar to the existing tour in Chinatown. Sign development work is ongoing and will continue over the winter months with signage scheduled to be installed in spring 2019.
Upgrades to No. 1 Japanese Town Historic Site were identified as a priority project in the 2014 Coal Creek Historic Park Master Plan. Earlier in 2018 the Village was successful in acquiring $30,000 from the Province’s Rural Dividend Grant program for the project, while the Village has committed approximately $10,000 for a total project budget of $40,000.
For more information on the project, please contact Kevin McPhedran, Parks and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator.
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