Concept Design Images and Information Please note that this information is concept only at this point. These are not engineered drawings and the project has not yet gone to tender. The intention of this information is to allow members of the community to comment on the general amenities and layout of the park.
Concept Design Note: the park land drawing has a long vertical presentation. The drawing has been divided to provide a larger image to view. The arrows indicate where the 2 images connect.
Recreation and Sports Park Amenities Approximately 87 Acres or 35 Hectares of Community Space Concept design includes: 4 Lit Ball Diamonds 300 (91.5M) foul lines, Stone screening infield, turf (grass) out field 5 Lit Senior Soccer/Football Fields 226 x 360 (69m x 110m) to 295 x 394 (90m x 120m) Turf (grass) playing surface 4 Junior Soccer Fields 120 x 197 (36.6m x 60m), Turf (grass) playing surface Paved Multi-use Fitness Trail.5K, 1K, 1.5K, 2.5K loops and outdoor fitness equipment 1,000 to 2,000 New Native and Specimen Trees Leash Free Dog Drea 5 acres fenced, double gated small and large dog areas BMX/Mountain Bike Pump Track Dirt track \Paved Parking/Entrance Way +/- 700 vehicles Community Building Washrooms, change rooms, concession, etc. Running track 400 meter stone screening surface Skating and Irrigation Pond Wood Lot Picnic Area(s) Playground Equipment Including Splash Pad
Cost Estimate Item Estimate 1 Land Purchase $ 766,000 (actual) 2 Approval Process 20,000 3 Site Servicing (Include pond) 300,000 4 Soccer Fields (including five lit fields) 1,200,000 5 Ball Diamonds (including four lit fields) 1,060,000 6 Parking Lot(s) 300,000 7 Trail 150,000 8 Leash Free Dog Area 50,000 9 Community Building 400,000 10 Splashpad/Playground 375,000 11 Landscaping (Tree Planting/etc.) 250,000 Total $ 4,871,000
Project Funding Location Funding 1 Capital Projects Recreation Facilities $ 740,000 2 Development Charges 650,000 3 Park Reserve 700,000 5 Capital Projects Reserve/Debenture 2,571,000 6 Community Fund Raising 210,000 Total $ 4,871,000
Operating Costs The cost to operate and maintain the community park, because of the size and proposed amenities, will have an impact on the Parks/Recreation Program Operating Budget. An annual increase of +/- $60,000 annually is projected.
Next Steps... October 2013: Public Open House to present location, design concept, etc. for community input on Park Master Plan (Staff and Recreation Services Committee). Staff/Recreation Services Committee members may also meet with user groups. September/October 2013: Begin site plan process with Planning Department s assistance and input from the Region, Conservation Authority, West Lincoln, Grimsby Power, etc. October/December 2013: Complete any required studies, assessments, etc. i.e. traffic study, drainage/hydrological study, etc. November/December 2013: Complete and approve Master Plan. Plan to identify needs, benefits, etc. and include final design, proposed funding and operating costs. October/November 2013: Begin preliminary construction road access, minor grading, etc. January/March 2014: Tender/Quotation process for various park amenities, services, landscaping, etc. February/March (spring) 2014: Begin construction. May/June 2015: Complete construction. June 2015: Officially open Southward Community Park