Niagara Parks continuing work on projects along Niagara River

Throughout 2022, Niagara Park has invested significant resources in various capital and operating projects along the upper Niagara River and South Niagara Parkway.

These Projects Include:

• Collaborating with the Region of Niagara and Town of Fort Erie on rebuilding Dominion Road, including investing $550,000 in the roundabout opposite Old Fort Erie
• Repairs to the Niagara River recreational trail near Mather’s Arch including addressing drainage issues
• Completion of native restoration planting along the upper shoreline for 16 ecological sites
• Installation of a new coastal wetland habitat adjacent to the parkette at Service Road 3, completing the 7-site program along the upper river
• Resurfacing of Service Roads 21 and 24
• Construction of a new dock at Nicol’s Marine
• Launch of phase three of the restoration of Gonder’s Flats
• Clearing of 33 viewpoints along the river’s edge
• Hosting the re-enactment at Old Fort Erie after a three-year hiatus
• Supporting the Town of Fort Erie’s 13 for 13 Canada Summer Games cultural event at Old Fort Erie
• Completion of the initial design work for the future re-construction of the Black Creek Bridge

Upcoming projects along the south parkway still scheduled for 2022 include the replacement of the culvert crossing at Service Road 2 and various trail improvements throughout the south end of the park.