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Farmington Canal Linear Park Project

Project photo: Farmington Canal Trail.

LOCATION: Cheshire, Connecticut

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Park linked the center of Cheshire to the Farmington Canal Lock 12 Historic Park. It serves as a transportation link for residents who work in town and who wish to walk or ride their bicycles to work, and it provides a large number of people access to the trail at various locations throughout Cheshire.

PROJECT CATEGORY: Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, Provision of

PROJECT STATUS: Completed

LEAD AGENCY: Town of Cheshire Planning Department
84 S. Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
James S. Sipperly
203-271-6670

ENHANCEMENT FUNDING: $1,100,000

FEDERAL FUNDING: $900,000
LOCAL FUNDING: $200,000
TOTAL FUNDING: $1,100,000

LAST UPDATED: 10/30/95


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