Carroll County Conservation Director, Jason Christensen, has approached the Board of Supervisors about improvements to the Sauk Rail Trail.
Earlier this week, Christensen presented details about a $5 million allocation from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) for rehab and resurfacing projects across the state. Christensen said they are considering two distinct phases, from Swan Lake to the Houlihan access and then from there to as close to Maple River as they can get in phase two.
The grants are for projects between $500,000 and $1.2 million, and these would qualify at an estimated $1 million. There is, however, a short turnaround time as applications are due by May 17 with completion by September of 2023. Region XII Council of Governments has offered to assist with the application process, but all involved believe they have a better chance of an award if they can show community interest. Christensen said what they are looking for is a 20 percent local match