FINALLY APPROVED!

VAA is thrilled to announce that the request to continue work on Shoup Bay Trail has finally been approved! In the summer of 2020 VAA rehabilitated the first section of Shoup Bay Trail. Some of you have been wondering why this did not continue in 2021. In October of 2020 we submitted for an RTP grant and permission to continue the work. However, since the second section of work included replacing the footings for the bridge over an active stream, a full environmental review process was required at both the state and federal levels. Unfortunately, the job position responsible for those reviews was vacant at both the state and federal levels. So, other state and federal employees had to review the submitted projects in addition to conducting their regular jobs. The project work has just now been approved! Too late for summer 2021, but will begin as soon as possible in summer 2022. I am happy to answer any questions. You can email lanette@valdezadventure.com or call 972-835-6039

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