The Tabor Mountain Recreation Society will soon see a new addition to its already mobility friendly amenities.
Along with the Great-West Life Mobility Trail, there will be a camp shelter built that will be 24 by 32 feet in size with four universally accessible picnic tables in it, along with a centre spot so families can barbecue under cover.
Over the last four years, Great-West Life Assurance has contributed $45,000 to the Tabor Mountain Recreation Society as a way for the group to access federal and provincial grants that made the construction of the accessible trails possible.
Construction of the shelter, with a projected cost of about $60,000, will tentatively begin in the fall with a completion date set for spring 2017 if all goes well.
"We even have a slogan 'make Tabor Mountain the destination location for outdoor recreation'," said Randy Ellenchuk, regional manager, employee benefits for Great-West Life.
The gazebos located along the mobility trail already in existence are very rustic in nature, said Ellenchuk and the camp shelter will reflect that same look.
"It will be very outdoorsy - all solid pine beams," said Ellenchuk.
The campground itself will have nine designated camping spots suitable for travel units up to 28 feet long, he added.
Ellenchuk estimates a total investment of about $250,000 in funds raised, grants, in-kind donations and volunteer hours.
"McElhanney has graciously drawn the plans for the campground as a donation and they're very excited to be partnering with us," said Ellenchuk, who emphasized the entire campground site will be universally accessible with a maximum three per cent grade. "I'd like to say thank you to all of our partners that we've gotten to know over the past few years and especially those who have helped with our flagship program."