Another key project that will add to the success of the trail
is the restoration of the historic Windham Depot district. Voted by the
citizens of Windham as a Historic District in 2003, the Board of Selectmen
chartered the Depot Advisory Committee to address the status of the area and
to present recommendations for future use.
With planning assistance of MHF
Design Consultants and Rebecca Hebert (Way) of the
Windham Planning Department, the Depot Committee has been awarded in
Spring 2006 a Transportation Enhancement Grant
to help fund this project. The vision includes the rehabilitation of the
existing Depot and Freight buildings, a “mini trail” for children, a
picnic and seating area, viewing paths of the old general store and sawmills,
and improved parking.
Members of the WRTA participate on the
Depot Advisory Committee and are excited for the future vision for this
location. Below is the conceptual design.
