FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The City of Fort St. John has awarded the tender for the West Bypass Trail.

Interoute Construction Ltd. from Fort St. John, British Columbia was awarded the tender with the total price of $565,767.93.

S. Young Enterprises of Fort St. John also placed a bid which came in at $588,106.96. Two bids also came in over $600,000. Those bids were from Haab Contracting Ltd. from Baldonnel ($622,936.34) and Knappett Industries Ltd. of Fort St. John ($626,740.80).

“The bike path/walking trail will allow people a safe and provide an area to walk or bike for recreational activities as well as provide a safe route to the new school being built.

The trail was designed to allow for a rest stop along the trail with benches and garbage can. The trail was also designed taking into account the ease of maintenance during the different seasons. The trail also connects to a paved portion of the trail that was completed a few years ago in front of the property where the new school is being built.”