The City of Cranbrook’s west entrance at Elizabeth Lake is poised to undergo significant improvements in the spring, thanks to a grant of $50,000 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).

The CBT grant will go toward Phase One of the project, which includes site preparation and road/parking lot work, a new Cranbrook sign, construction of an information panel kiosk and a vehicle charging station.  Work is expected to continue on Phase One with completion in late spring 2013.

“This is very exciting news,” said Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Stetski. “The grant will help create a very welcoming and informative western entrance to our city and is important for tourism, business and the Elizabeth Lake environment. It is great to see Columbia Basin Trust supporting our vision for a better Cranbrook.”

“The updated entrance will greet visitors to Cranbrook and encourage them to stop, learn about and experience the city and the Elizabeth Lake wetlands,” said Jennifer Krotz, CBT Community Liaison. “This is a great example of the city working alongside community organizations in a collaborative way.”

“I very much appreciate the work that CBT staff, especially Jennifer Krotz, contributed to this important project,” Stetski added.

The City of Cranbrook will also be applying for a CBT Environmental Initiatives grant in the future to assist in the completion of Phase Two, which includes landscaping, native plant gardens and picnic area.

City of Cranbrook

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