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County gives update on Lakeshore Trail; $3.33 million estimate, major grants in place, MDOT permits pending
Summary
Berrien County staff updated commissioners on the Lakeshore Trail connecting Higman Park to the Whirlpool campus, describing a roughly $3.33 million construction estimate, secured grant funding including a $2.1 million TAP award, remaining private donations fundraising and required MDOT permits before summer bidding.
Dan Feddy delivered a progress report to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on April 3 on the Lakeshore Trail project, a planned accessible walkway and bike trail that will run along M-63 from Higman Park to the Whirlpool global headquarters.
Feddy described the project as part of a larger Harbor Shores-area trail network and said the current design, construction and site-restoration estimate is about $3,334,000, subject to final bids. He listed principal funding sources: a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant of $2,100,000; a $300,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant; a $100,000 Michigan Trails…
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