The City of Toronto has begun the project to provide better pedestrian access to the Don Valley, south of Lawrence Avenue at the DVP in Don Mills. A bridge across the Don River and a trail from Wynford Heights Cres. to Lawrence Avenue East will make Milne Hollow and Moccasin Trail Park, all located in the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area, more accessible. This is the plan:

The project got underway in the summer of 2009. Funding was provided by a $500,000 Section 37 development contribution from the developer of the Accolade condominium at Eglinton and Wynford Drive, and another $300,000 from the City. Phase 1 will develop trails and provide a new bridge to link Wynford Heights to Milne Hollow and improve access for residents to the park.

In fall of 2009, further funding was provided through the federal infrastructure stimulus package. With this additional funding, a second bridge linking Milne Hollow to Moccasin Trail Park will be installed and the trails will be paved. The work is expected to continue through next summer for completion in the fall of 2010.

Join the Don Valley volunteers to:

• ensure that this project meets our community needs;
• take care of the Don Valley in the Wynford Heights, Milne Hollow and Moccasin Tail Park areas; and
• review the additional support that may be needed from the community

Please fill out the volunteer form and a member of DMRI will contact you to follow up.