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By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Orangeville Citizen A new 40-metre pedestrian bridge spanning the Credit River is being celebrated as a major milestone in the development of the Credit Valley Trail, bringing the vision of a continuous 100-kilometre route through the Credit River Valley one step closer to reality. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) officially opened the bridge on Aug. 20 at its Tranmer property, part of the Upper Credit Conservation Area north of the Dufferin County Road 109 bridge. The crossing connects the east and west sides of the property and is a key link between Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville and communities farther south in Caledon. CVC CAO Terri Hamilton welcomed guests to the bridge\u2019s grand opening. \u201cWe’re marking a really incredible milestone along the Credit… <\/p>\n

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By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Orangeville Citizen A new 40-metre pedestrian bridge spanning the Credit River is being celebrated as a major milestone in the development of the Credit Valley Trail, bringing the vision of a continuous 100-kilometre route through the Credit River Valley one step closer to reality. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) officially opened the bridge on Aug. 20 at its Tranmer property, part of the Upper Credit Conservation Area north of the Dufferin County Road 109 bridge. The crossing connects the east and west sides of the property and is a key link between Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville and communities farther south in Caledon. CVC CAO Terri Hamilton welcomed guests to the bridge\u2019s grand opening. \u201cWe’re marking a really incredible milestone along the Credit... <\/p>\n

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