Murdock Canal trail will cost Pleasant Grove $388,000

(Daily Herald) More than 20 percent of the public trail to be built over the Provo Reservoir Canal will be inside Pleasant Grove, and that means the city will be responsible for that area.

The canal, also known as the Murdock Canal, will be enclosed and a 16-mile trail for walking, running, biking and equestrian use will be constructed. Richard Nielson of Utah County Public Works recently presented information about the project to the Pleasant Grove City Council.

"Pleasant Grove will have 22.74 percent of the total share of the trail," said Nielson, adding that 4.2 miles will be exclusively in the city. The city's portion of the trail cost will be $388,000.

"The concept for this trail has been around for 15 years or so," Nielson said. "There was concern with having pedestrians and bike riders next to the canal."

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