Land purchase grows Taghum Beach Park by 8.3 acres
By Nelson Daily Staff
The Regional District of Central Kootenay made Taghum Beach Park more of a happening place in the summer with the recent purchase of 8.3 acres adjacent to the day-use area.
“We are thrilled about this acquisition of land which will improve the park for the many residents and visitors who enjoy it,” said Ramona Faust, RDCK Area E Director and Chair of the Nelson, E, F, G Parks Commission in a statement.
“Our plan is to add parking space, improve traffic flow, build trails and construct a viewpoint.”
The land, the treed parcel between the park and Highway 3A, was purchased for $331,916.23.
Funds to make the purchase came from parks commission funds and grant contributions from Electoral Areas E and F.
“The next step is to upgrade the washroom facilities, parking area and waterfront and picnic sites,” said Cary Caynor, parks operations supervisor for the RDCK.
“We have something very special at Taghum Beach and have just made it that much better,” said Gaynor.
Taghum Beach Park is located approximately 10 kilometers west of Nelson off Highway 3A.
The Taghum Beach Park location is on Kootenay River and its sandy beach is a popular day-use area destination for tourists and residents in the area.
