Anyone driving regularly by the Elliot Lake turnoff over the last few months will notice some changes have been made to the welcome centre at the intersection of Highway 17 and 108.
And, Elliot Lake council says more work is planned for the Trailhead Welcome Centre.
The building had been closed up and neglected over the years, but city council made a concerted effort to get work done on the site.
In May, council passed a resolution to enter into a 10-year lease with the landowner, the Township of the North Shore.
The refurbishing of the site is underway, signage added and plumbing was also upgraded providing washroom facilities for visitors during the summer.
The purpose of rejuvenating the site is to increase awareness of Elliot Lake and its attractions.
The city has applied for funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) of $42,500 for more improvements and will contribute $52,500, for an investment of $95,000.
They are awaiting word on the application.