Several Central Texas counties receive trail grants from the state
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.8 million in grants Thursday for trail construction and maintenance projects, and a few Central Texas counties received funding.
TPWD approved $300,000 for the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. This funding is expected to create the Onion Creek Greenbelt trailhead and trail expansion.
TPWD said the project included the construction of a .6-mile trail, parking area and utilities, as well as revegetation in the area following construction.
The Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center received $59,348, which TPWD said would be used to renovate the 431-feet of trail, as well as fund the construction of 176-feet of natural surface trail, including a boardwalk renovation and improved fencing, interpretive signage and benches.
The department said BikeTexas also got $75,000 for the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference, which focuses on creating and maintaining Texas trails.
The San Marcos Aquatic Research Center, which is under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, received $57,427. The funding is expected to be used for the rehabilitation of interior trails, with improvements to include:
Renovation of a 1.75-mile trail
Construction of a .56-mile trail, including:
a gravel turnpike, parking improvements and signage
Universal City received $220,800, which would fund phase two of the Cibolo Creek Recreational Trail, according to TPWD.
The department said the project would include constructing a 1.23-mile cement-stabilized base trail, as well as wayfinding signage.
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