Update from Placer County Department of Parks and Open Space:
From: Lisa Carnahan, Parks Senior Planner
"I wanted to update you on activity that will be occurring this next few weeks at the County project located at 5345 Bell Road. Starting tomorrow, and continuing into early next week, we will be receiving soil at the site. Large trucks will be traveling along Bell Road, and there will be multiple truckloads each day. After the soil has been placed on site, work will commence to install the last culvert required for the project. Upon arrival of the septic tank and parts, work will begin on the construction of the septic system.
Additionally, we will be taking an informational item to the North Auburn MAC next Tuesday evening, August 6th, regarding the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project - Phase 2 - Connectivity Trail Construction 2024 in North Auburn. The proposed Trail Construction Project includes a trail connection from the Bell Road parking area to the existing River Otter Loop Trail within HFRP. In order to proceed with the Trail Construction Project, Parks staff is currently preparing a request for Board approval of the Plans and Specifications, authorization of the solicitation of bids, and authorization of the execution of a trail construction contract. The request will also seek $275,000 in Park Dedication Fees from Recreation Area # 5, Auburn/Meadow Vista Area, and $200,000 from Recreation Area #6, Lincoln Area, to help fund the Trail Construction Project.
This request is anticipated to go to the Board in the near future.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
Lisa Carnahan
Parks Senior Planner
Placer County Department of Parks and Open Space
[email protected]
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Past Post - July 20, 2023 - Phase 1
Placer approves first construction phase for Hidden Falls Expansion Project
Project work will consist of development of Twilight Ride trailhead and parking lot
Stacey Adams - Auburn Journal
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on July 11 unanimously approved a construction contract for the first phase of the Hidden Falls Regional Park expansion project.
The project, which was approved by the board on March 8, 2021, in a 3-2 vote, proposes to expand the regional park to nearly 4,000 acres, including doubling the trail network from 30 to 60 miles and adding vehicle, ADA and equestrian parking. Construction of supportive facilities such as viewing platforms, benches, stream crossing and fire suppression facilities are also included in the project.
Phase 1 consists of the development of the Twilight Ride trailhead and parking lot, located at 5346 Bell Road in North Auburn, which the board approved the construction plans and specifications for on April 4. According to the staff report, development will include 54 vehicle and 20 equestrian parking stalls and amenities such as a restroom with a drinking fountain, equestrian watering stations, hitching posts, a picnic area with tables, signage and a ranger station.
The staff report also notes the new parking area will provide access to eight miles of existing trails on the adjacent 481-acre Big Hill Properties (Taylor Ranch and Kotoyan Preserves).
“This ambitious project would not be possible without our invaluable partnership with the Placer Land Trust,” Placer County Parks & Open Space Administrator Andy Fisher said. “We cannot wait for park visitors to experience what will be one of the largest parks in the region. The new property will offer great views from the Sierra snowcaps all the way to the coast range.”
According to Fisher, the lowest bid for construction, received from All Phase Construction & Engineering, Inc. of Citrus Heights for $4.4 million, was $1.5 million over county engineer’s estimate of construction costs.
Fisher advised a majority of the funding for the project comes from a $3 million grant provided by the Proposition 68 Trails & Greenways grant program, which has a performance end period of December 2024. According to Fisher, it is anticipated the project will require a two-construction season (this year and next) to complete the performance period of the grant.
According to the staff report, $2.9 million in county general funds and local park dedication fees will also be utilized to support the project.
The board received 18 comments noting support of moving forward with the project to provide the Placer community with more recreational opportunities, concern of where the funding for the project and any potential further increases will come from and concerns about fire suppression.
According to a Placer County news release, the Twilight Ride trailhead is expected to be open to the public in late 2024 or early 2025 and parking reservations will be required at the Bell Road entrance seven days a week.
More information about the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails and Open Space Expansion Project can be found at placer.ca.gov/2537/Hidden-Falls-Regional-Park-Trail-Network.
From: Lisa Carnahan, Parks Senior Planner
"I wanted to update you on activity that will be occurring this next few weeks at the County project located at 5345 Bell Road. Starting tomorrow, and continuing into early next week, we will be receiving soil at the site. Large trucks will be traveling along Bell Road, and there will be multiple truckloads each day. After the soil has been placed on site, work will commence to install the last culvert required for the project. Upon arrival of the septic tank and parts, work will begin on the construction of the septic system.
Additionally, we will be taking an informational item to the North Auburn MAC next Tuesday evening, August 6th, regarding the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project - Phase 2 - Connectivity Trail Construction 2024 in North Auburn. The proposed Trail Construction Project includes a trail connection from the Bell Road parking area to the existing River Otter Loop Trail within HFRP. In order to proceed with the Trail Construction Project, Parks staff is currently preparing a request for Board approval of the Plans and Specifications, authorization of the solicitation of bids, and authorization of the execution of a trail construction contract. The request will also seek $275,000 in Park Dedication Fees from Recreation Area # 5, Auburn/Meadow Vista Area, and $200,000 from Recreation Area #6, Lincoln Area, to help fund the Trail Construction Project.
This request is anticipated to go to the Board in the near future.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
Lisa Carnahan
Parks Senior Planner
Placer County Department of Parks and Open Space
[email protected]
============================
Past Post - July 20, 2023 - Phase 1
Placer approves first construction phase for Hidden Falls Expansion Project
Project work will consist of development of Twilight Ride trailhead and parking lot
Stacey Adams - Auburn Journal
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on July 11 unanimously approved a construction contract for the first phase of the Hidden Falls Regional Park expansion project.
The project, which was approved by the board on March 8, 2021, in a 3-2 vote, proposes to expand the regional park to nearly 4,000 acres, including doubling the trail network from 30 to 60 miles and adding vehicle, ADA and equestrian parking. Construction of supportive facilities such as viewing platforms, benches, stream crossing and fire suppression facilities are also included in the project.
Phase 1 consists of the development of the Twilight Ride trailhead and parking lot, located at 5346 Bell Road in North Auburn, which the board approved the construction plans and specifications for on April 4. According to the staff report, development will include 54 vehicle and 20 equestrian parking stalls and amenities such as a restroom with a drinking fountain, equestrian watering stations, hitching posts, a picnic area with tables, signage and a ranger station.
The staff report also notes the new parking area will provide access to eight miles of existing trails on the adjacent 481-acre Big Hill Properties (Taylor Ranch and Kotoyan Preserves).
“This ambitious project would not be possible without our invaluable partnership with the Placer Land Trust,” Placer County Parks & Open Space Administrator Andy Fisher said. “We cannot wait for park visitors to experience what will be one of the largest parks in the region. The new property will offer great views from the Sierra snowcaps all the way to the coast range.”
According to Fisher, the lowest bid for construction, received from All Phase Construction & Engineering, Inc. of Citrus Heights for $4.4 million, was $1.5 million over county engineer’s estimate of construction costs.
Fisher advised a majority of the funding for the project comes from a $3 million grant provided by the Proposition 68 Trails & Greenways grant program, which has a performance end period of December 2024. According to Fisher, it is anticipated the project will require a two-construction season (this year and next) to complete the performance period of the grant.
According to the staff report, $2.9 million in county general funds and local park dedication fees will also be utilized to support the project.
The board received 18 comments noting support of moving forward with the project to provide the Placer community with more recreational opportunities, concern of where the funding for the project and any potential further increases will come from and concerns about fire suppression.
According to a Placer County news release, the Twilight Ride trailhead is expected to be open to the public in late 2024 or early 2025 and parking reservations will be required at the Bell Road entrance seven days a week.
More information about the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails and Open Space Expansion Project can be found at placer.ca.gov/2537/Hidden-Falls-Regional-Park-Trail-Network.
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