Mayor Visits Trail

Thames Coromandel District Council Mayor Glenn Leach  visited the completed sections of the Pauanui to Tairua Trail on Friday, February 20.

"I'm just so impressed by this project and the speed with which it has been completed to this stage," he said.

Mayor  Leach was particularly pleased with the just completed bridge over the Tangitarori Canal.

"The council is right behind this entire  project," he said.

In a jocular moment, the mayor said he was pleased too see the project had the "human shovel", Fred Crawford, involved.

Mr Crawford with project boss Gary Fowler has been heavily involved with the trail formation and the bridge.

Mr Crawford is well known for his involvement with community projects and walkways in the area.

Pictures shows Mayor Leach, left, discussing the Trail project with Fred Crawford.