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Casablanca Waterfront Park Design
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| About the Project |
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The Town of Grimsby is excited to proceed with the Casablanca Waterfront park development. Since the beginning of the development, there has been significant interest in this area. The connectivity and accessibility along the waterfront are a top priority for the Casablanca neighbourhood. In addition, developing this area to allow for better movement and higher community involvement will subsequently benefit local residents. The Casablanca Waterfront Project is a project that all Grimsby residents can enjoy; the vision is to develop the community park and promote the area as a destination park.
The Casablanca Waterfront Project spans the waterfront area from Hunter Road to the Water Treatment plant (with the easterly Losani development area to be developed later). The park project will be completed in several phases to maintain community access to the waterfront pathway as much as possible throughout the process.
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| Timeline of Work |
Site Analysis and Program Development
- May 2021 - June 2021
- Complete
Conceptual Design Development
- June 2021 - September 2021
- Complete
Round Two of Community Engagement
- October 2021 - November 2021
- Complete
Detailed Design and Costing (75% Submission)
- December 2021 - March 2022
- Complete
Detailed Design Approvals (100% Submission)
- March 2022 - June 2022
- Complete
Procurement and Project Tendering
- June 2022 - September 2022 (Canceled)
- New Date: Winter 2023
- On Track
Park Construction of Phase One, Two and Three
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| Project Website |
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www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/casablanca-waterfront-project
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| Coronation Park Improvements |
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About the Project
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PHASE ONE
Phase One of the project includes construction improvements to the Forty Mile Creek and the connected creek banks on Town property. Scope of work consists of, but is not limited to:
- Resetting a portion of existing displaced armour stone erosion protection;
- Removal of the existing watercourse erosion protection, gabion baskets, remnant concrete, vegetation, trees and other items obstructing construction;
- Reconstruction works of the watercourse erosion protection, including incorporated stepped seating comprised of armour stone; which will provide a seating area along the creek for residents use
- Armour stone will have to be placed with a high degree of skill and accuracy, as the work is expected to occur within the watercourse; and
- Restoration of all staging areas and access routes back to existing conditions or better.
PHASE TWO
Phase Two of the project includes improvements to the Park, focusing on improving the streetscape along the Regional roadway. Scope of work consists of, but is not limited to:
- Landscaping elements, including pollinator gardens, native tree plants, and native plant species ;
- Add site furnishings that are accessible for users and provide a range of opportunities to the community on how they would like to interact in the park – relax, play, exercise, learn, or connect with their community;
- Improve the safety, functionality and network by increasing the visibility and accessibility of the park's elements;
- Enhance the creekside stone seating that will be completed in Phase One, which is built into the creek to allow park visitors to sit and enjoy the creek's beauty; and
- Provide signage to enhance community identity with information about the area's natural characteristics (vegetation, fauna, history, and culture).
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Detailed Design of Phase One and Two
Procurement and Project Tender Period
Pre-Construction Period
Phase One - Creek Bank Construction
- January 2023 - March 2023
- In Progress
Phase Two - Landscaping Improvements
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| Forty Mile Creek Pedestrian Bridge Replacement |
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| About |
| This bridge passes over the 40 Mile Creek as part of a trail that runs through the park space. The bridge also connects the neighbourhoods from Lake St and Elizabeth St areas, and it is a very well used bridge. The bridge has been identified to be in poor condition and therefore is CLOSED at this time. Plans are in place to have new design work completed for the bridge, with the intention of replacing the bridge. |
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Preliminary Design Work
Procurement and Project Tendering
- June 2022 - September 2022
- Complete
Design Work for Bridge Replacement
- September 2022 - January 2023
- In Progress
Forty Mile Creek Wood Bridge Replacement
- 2023/2024 (subject to budget allocation and funding)
- On Track
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| Grand Oak Park |
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| About |
| Work is being undertaken at the park to build on what was already done by local citizens to plant native species. In preparation for creating a butterfly garden, invasive species, such as Japanese Knotweed, Multiflora Rose and Black Locust, are being controlled physically and chemically to make way for new plantings. This will support biodiversity and make the park more beautiful and educational for visitors. |
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Removal of invasive plants through the use of spray and machine
- Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
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Cutting/Tarping/Mulching large oval wildflower garden
Design Plans for Wildflower Garden
- Winter/Spring 2023
- On Track
Plant Small Round Wildflower Garden
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| Nelles Beach Park Beach Access |
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| About |
| The access point to the beach is undergoing improvements to increase safety and provide a temporary solution to the erosion on the existing access pathway. |
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| Peach King Centre Expansion & Renovation |
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| About |
| In 2019, a citizen-driven Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan identified the need to improve opportunities for community recreation and access to indoor facility space in Grimsby. To achieve this, one of the top recommendations was to work towards a multi-use recreation facility on the Peach King Centre Grounds. This goal was further supported by Town Council's Strategic Priorities for 2019-22, identifying the need to "provide adequate and quality amenities to serve Grimsby's growing population."
In late August 2019, federal and provincial funding opportunities were announced and Council approved an expedited preparation of a concept plan for a Peach King Centre Expansion. On July 8th 2021, the project was selected for approval through the Ontario Government's Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund (SPIF), with the province contributing a grant of $16 million towards the total project cost of $21 Million. The Town of Grimsby is responsible for funding the remain $5.84 million and all facility operating costs.
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Announcement of Project Funding
Confirmed Commitment and Funding Strategy by Council
SPIF Agreement Finalized
Project Management Firm Selection
Future Project Dates (coming soon)
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| Project Website |
| www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/grimsby-peach-king-centre-expansion-project |
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| Pickleball Courts at Mayfair Park |
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The Town of Grimsby is making some improvements to Mayfair Park, which is located by the corner of Lake Street and Baker Street North and also includes the Steve McDonnell leash-free dog park.
Construction will include four pickleball courts and a half-court basketball/mixed-use area:
- A 10-foot perimeter fence will separate the basketball area from the pickleball courts
- The pickleball courts will be locked by a code that will be made available by visiting the town’s website (more details to come)
- There will also be a windscreen/acoustic sound barrier constructed
- The existing play structure and swings will remain
Check out the Pickleball webpage for information!
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Project Initiation & Preliminary Outreach
Project Tender Period
- December 2021 - February 2022
- Complete
Project Construction
- April 2022 - June 2022
- Complete
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| www.grimsby.ca/pickleballcourts |
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| Recreational Trails Master Plan |
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| About |
The Town of Grimsby is excited to start the development of a Town-wide Recreational Trails Master Plan. The purpose of the plan will be to prepare a long-range strategy that:
- Serves as the blueprint for trail planning, design, and implementation over the next 20 years.
- Promotes a shift to embrace the areas of natural and cultural significance Town-wide.
- Integrates trails into the future growth of the Town of Grimsby.
- Learns from past successes and lessons from the Town and other comparable municipalities; and
- Supports trail planning, design, and construction by Town staff and partners.
For this project, Trails include primarily off-road links that support walking, cycling, and other active recreation. It not only includes the Bruce Trail but also will include park pathways, trails in natural areas, hydro corridors and long rail connections, pathway access to the waterfront, and multi-use pathways in place of a sidewalk. The plan is not meant to address active transportation routes and facilities found on-road such as bike lanes but may connect to some of these previously identified or exiting links. |
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Project Initiation & Preliminary Outreach
- July 2021 - August 2021
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Background Review, Data Collection & Analysis
- August 2021 - September 2021
- Complete
Community Consultation #1
- October 2021 - November 2021
- Complete
Outline of Initial Recommendations
- November 2021 - April 2022
- Complete
Community Consultation #2
- April 2022 - May 2022
- Complete
Additional Scope of Work
- July 2022 - Fall 2022
- In Progress
Prepare Draft and Final Report
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| Project Website |
| www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/grimsby-recreational-trails-plan |
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