Rail Trail Update: Work Advances at Mara Community Hall Site

Yucmenlúcwu Civil Construction crews continue to make strong progress on the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail, with work now focused on completing the final details of the Mara Community Hall parking lot, located beside the Shuswap River.

Fence installation is coming along nicely, adding both structure and visual appeal to the site while helping define the space.

On Tuesday, April 7, crews also completed a transition strip between the parking lot and the rail trail. This feature not only creates a clean, finished look—it’s designed to:

✔ Improve drainage
✔ Reduce weed and grass growth along the fence line
✔ Support the long-term durability of the area

The Mara Community Hall has been a gathering place for over 100 years, making these improvements a meaningful enhancement for both the community and trail users.

Great to see the attention to detail as this portion of the project comes together. More updates and photos to come as work continues!