2008 Great Falls Region River Fund
Grant Awards for 2009 Projects

Project Title

Project Summary

River

Fund Award

PPL Montana Match Award

Total Agency and Partner Contributions

Total

Project

Cost

Project Application

Roe River Bridge Reconstruction

Remove an existing deteriorated and failing footbridge in Giant Springs State Park and replace it with a new footbridge that retains the original historic character.  Project will maintain circulation pattern of the park and continue to meet ADA requirements and provide universal accessibility to park visitors.

$ 20,000

$ 20,000

$ 40,000

$ 80,000

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Craig FAS Improvements

Improve existing campsites, create a camp host pad, pave the parking area, and add night lighting to address public safety, increase management presence for fee collection and adherence to posted regulations, and address on-going dust problems.

$ 56,500

$ 12,500

$ 50,000

$ 119,000

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Sun River Boat Launch

Develop a carry-in boat launch facility on city-owned property on the Sun River near Great Falls, providing for a float terminating at Oddfellows Park Take-Out Ramp on the Missouri River.  Site improvements will include a ramp, access road, parking area, and post and cable barriers.

$ 44,222

$ 3,000

$ 5,500

$ 52,722

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Great Falls Region Total Awards

 

$ 120,722

$ 35,500

$ 95,500

$ 251,722