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Council hears update on Rail Trail and Depot Trailhead design, remediation timelines
Summary
Officials said a design contract for the Depot Trailhead is in place and that the town is waiting on state approvals and funding agreements for bridge work and remediation; construction contracts were targeted for spring, with remediation possibly in the fall if schedules align.
Councilors and staff gave a progress update on the Rail Trail and the Depot Trailhead, outlining remaining design, remediation and funding steps.
Staff said a design contract has been selected and submitted for state review; a funding agreement with the state is needed before construction can proceed. One speaker noted the priority items are the bridge contracts and remediation sequencing and said, if the design and permits align, construction contracts could be in place for spring with remediation work possible this fall. "The contractor kinda knows the technology, and get the product that's that outlines..." a councilor said while describing coordination between remediation and utility placement.
Speakers emphasized timeliness and the importance of being present in negotiations so the town can move quickly when the state releases awards. The council discussed using rail‑trail funding for trenching and noted the town already holds some budgets and that there is enough money in the current budget to cover certain work items.
Next steps: Staff will follow up with the state and consultant to finalize the 30% design deliverable, schedule a preliminary field review, and keep the council posted on the award and remediation sequencing.
