Armstrong’s trails committee has urged city council to get behind plans to create a recreation corridor on the former Canadian Pacific line from Spallumcheen to Sicamous.
“Everyone would love to have a trail but we’re waiting to see what the cost factor is with the government,” said Paul Britton, a city councillor.
Mayor Chris Pieper admits challenges exist.
“Coming up with thousands or millions of dollars is not likely. Everyone would like to see a public corridor but no one has any money.”
The trails committee has been working with the Shuswap Trails Alliance on the CP property.
“The STA is working with leadership to determine strategic options for both assembling enough financing for purchase and greenway development,” said Phil McIntyre-Paul, with the Shuswap Trails Alliance, in a letter.
McIntyre-Paul says there will be a meeting in September to work on strategy.
