Hungry Hollow Trail Expansion Phase 2 – Tender Award

The following are key points for consideration with respect to this report:

• Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Permits have been received for the construction of the Hungry Hollow Trail from Cedarvale Park to Main Street South Georgetown.
• The Town issued Request for Tender T-044-22 to construct a trail, boardwalk and bridge across Black Creek, which represents the final phase of Hungry Hollow Trail construction.
• Tender T-044-22 bid results were higher than anticipated and exceed the current approved capital project funding sources.
• The Town has applied for an Infrastructure Canada Active Transportation Fund grant which would cover the funding shortfall if successful.
• Time is of the essence for construction as all permits for the Hungry Hollow Trail Expansion Phase 2 have been obtained and construction timing windows restrict some activities so they do not impact endangered species. Staff recommend the award of the tender to Hawkins Contracting Services Limited in order to complete this priority trail linkage in Hungry Hollow.
• Staff recommend that the additional funding be derived from the Parkland: Cash-in-Lieu Reserve if the Active Transportation Fund grant is not successful.

• This report impacts and/or helps address climate change and the Town’s Net Zero target through climate mitigation.
• Providing additional trail linkages encourages residents to increase active transportation and reduce reliance on automobiles for travelling to destinations.