The Trans Canada Trail has a vision to be completed by 2017. In Pictou County, Sally has been working with NS Trails’ TCT Consultant, Garnet McLaughlin, and local trail groups to create a TCT route that will connect our towns, rural communies and First Naon’s lands. Approximately $945,135.00 has been reserved for Pictou County. This is 50% of the esmated total project cost. Therefore, having a Trail Development Coordinator is essenal to secure funding from numerous sources, including in-kind, community, corporate and government partnerships in order to make the construcon of the trail a reality . TRANS CANADA TRAIL TRAIL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVE PICTOU COUNTY Sally O’Neill, Trail Development Coordinator 921-8865(cell) 485-4372 (office) [email protected]NS Trails Federaon Board Member NS Trans Canada Roung Commiee Member 2013-14 Project Cost: $50,000* *NO municipal contribuon $330,000.00+ The amount of funding received for Pictou County trail development projects since the creation of the coordinator position in December 2012 Led Pictou County Trails Associaon through Strategic Planning Process Submied a successful applicaon to NSYCC for a joint municipal trails project (Summer 2014) Coordinated two Community work pares to build Founders Trail in Trenton Park Phase 1 of Jitney/Short Line Trail (Harris Rd to Blackie Rd) is nearing compleon & paral funding secured for Phase 2 (Blackie Rd to Scotsburn) Cape to Cape Kiosk project: partnership with CCRSB where students built & installed 4 kiosks. Project received provincial media aenon. Coordinated workshops for municipal staff and trail groups on various topics including signage and risk management. Completed Trail Steward and Design Courses through Algonquin College Establishing a relaonship with Pictou Landing First Naons Band Council to discuss trail development and connecvity through Pictou County Assisted with the Ladies Trail Building Weekend which was recognized in the NS Legislature HIGHLIGHTS 2013-14 Increase trail use and improve user experience by improving signage at and on local trails. Improve public awareness of trails by creang promoonal material. (i.e online and print) Gather data on trail usage Inventory and priorize trail projects in cooperaon with municipal and provincial staff GOALS 2014-15 ACTIVE Pictou County Annual Report 2013-14
Active Pictou County is a cooperative project of the six local municipal units and the Province of NS with the mandate to create a culture of physical activity at home, work, school and throughout the community. This is the annual report from 2013-14
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Adoption of Inter-municipal Agreement for Active Pictou County for five years
Memorandum of Understanding signed with the province to confirm participation until 2018 in the MPAL Program
Securing funding from NS Moves to install bike lanes/route between downtown New Glasgow & Trenton Park
Sharing information on recreation and physical activity opportunities to residents using social media, radio and stories in local papers and presentations
Supporting the work of New Glasgow Academy to construct a natural play space
Representing Pictou County on provincial level on the UNSM Active Transportation Committee, Recreation Nova Scotia board, and as planning member for Physical Activity Practitioner Exchange
Supporting leadership development programs such as High Five, Fundamental Movement Skills , and an Instructor Courses.
Partnering with Dept of Community Services and NSCC to host student placements & provide employment experience to youth in our community
Building relationships with Let Abilities Work, Northern Region Respite, CCRSB and PC Autism Support Group to improve municipal services for residents with disabilities