November 03, 2008
Presentation Objectives 1. Seek Council s endorsement on the design concept 2. Seek pre-budget approval for Phase 1 construction 3. Approve schedule for Phase 1 construction
3 Actions Steps 1. Begin property search for Multi-purpose Facility 2. Renovate Heritage Park in four phases 3. Negotiate future direction with YMCA expansion opportunities.
YMCA Renovations Current construction phase includes partnership with Children s Treatment Network
YMCA Proposal for Next Phase of Renovations Option 1 YMCA proposes to include the addition of a new aquatic centre with: - 4-5 lane 25m pool - family leisure pool (capacity 30 35 people) - hot therapy pool (capacity 8 10 people) Asking Town support of $2.5 - $3.0 million
YMCA Proposal for Next Phase of Renovations Option 2 Includes building a new 4-5 lane 25m pool and possibly upgrading the current leisure tank Asking Town support of $1.5 - $2.0 million
YMCA Proposal for Next Phase of Renovations Option 3 included in renovations would be upgrading the present decking, pool tank, air quality, and mechanical needs Asking Town support of $500 - $750 thousand
YMCA Proposal for Next Phase of Renovations
YMCA Fact Sheet Current membership 2,932 individuals Total user base 5,222 individuals Percentage based on postal code: - 80% reside in Collingwood - 6% reside in Wasaga Beach and Stayner - 5% Reside in Nottawa and Duntroon - 9% Reside in the Town of The Blue Mountains and elsewhere in Simcoe County
Background - Kinsmen Fastball diamond generously built by the Kinsmen and community volunteers 30 years ago In fair condition but is below standard of modern hard ball facilities Requires replacement of dugouts, backstop fences and safety netting
Heritage Park - Existing Outdoor swimming pool & change rooms SECOND STREET Hardball diamond Skate board park BMX park Soccer pitch Granular parking Public washrooms Parks building THIRD STREET
Rationale Park has evolved over time to adapt to community needs Evolution of the park has occurred without a Master Plan Existing buildings and facilities require repair & rehabilitation
Rationale cont d Required Improvements: - resolve spatial compatibility & relationships of various facilities - park identity & place making - access & pedestrian circulation - parking - tree planting and micro-climate - drainage - topsoil cover and sod
Re-location of Wellness Centre to park - Therapy pools and rehabilitation facilities - Leased office space for health practitioners - Combined maintenance & admin. facilities with public pool/ water play - Combined mechanical - Sustainable construction (i.e. solar panels)
Renovate & combine existing pool building into Wellness Centre - Mechanical room - Maintenance Access from Spruce St.
Renovation of pool - Sand blast & re-surface - Plumbing, heating, suction discharge - Lights - Drainage - Pool deck
Outdoor water play, playground, and shade pavilion (supervision)
Skateboard park and BMX park improvements - Remove fence - Utilize grading and berms to create landform for skate ramps - Graffiti wall
Renovate existing park building - Paint facade - Replace roof - General repairs
Relocate lawn bowling facility - Pavilion and storage facilities - Fenced - Lighting and amenities
Centralized parking lot - 100 + spaces - Single vehicular entry - Entrance feature and park signage - Services all park facilities - Treed islands and edges to reduce visual impact - Police surveillance
Pedestrian circulation and tree planting - Strong outer walkway connecting various facilities and green spaces - Interim walkway connections to key facilities - Grade raised to provide growing medium - Tree plantings on topsoil berms - Feature planting at entries
Phase 1 Phase 1 Construction Phasing
Phase 1 Site works & removals $43,250 Wellness Centre with reno. of existing pool building $1,918,000 Pool repair & improvements $75,000 Parking lot with lighting $222,500 Pedestrian walkways/ plazas $28,000 Landscaping $68,500 Sub-Total $2,355,250 Contingency (15%) $353,288 Consulting Fees (10%) $235,525 Total $2,944,063
Phase 2 Phase 1 Phase 2 Construction Phasing
Phase 2 Site works & removals $24,000 Lawn bowling pavilion and storage shed $130,000 Lawn bowling, irrigation, fencing, lighting, amenities $120,000 Parking lot expansion Pedestrian walkways/ plazas $233,000 $67,000 Benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, picnic tables $15,000 Water play $225,000 Shade pavilion $30,000 Landscaping $31,000 Sub-Total $875,000 Contingency (15%) $131,250 Consulting Fees (10%) $87,500 Total $1,093,750
Phase 3 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Construction Phasing
Phase 3 Site works & removals $55,500 Parks building renovation $75,500 Pedestrian walkways/ plazas $53,000 Benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, picnic tables $30,000 Skate park improvements $216,500 BMX track improvements $61,000 Graffiti wall $25,000 Landscaping $78,000 Sub-Total $594,500 Contingency (15%) $89,175 Consulting Fees (10%) $59,450 Total $743,125
Phase 4 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Construction Phasing
Phase 4 Site works & removals $132,000 Pedestrian walkways/ plazas $147,500 Benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, picnic tables $13,500 Pedestrian lighting $126,000 Playground $110,000 Active open space (junior soccer) $50,000 Water collection & irrigation $125,000 Landscaping $200,000 Sub-Total $904,000 Contingency (15%) $135,600 Consulting Fees (10%) $90,400 Total $1,130,000
Phasing Summary Phase 1 $2,944,063 Phase 2 $1,093,750 Phase 3 $743,125 Phase 4 $ 1,130,000 Total $5,910,938 (excluding GST)
Alternate Master Plan Third St. Re-Alignment Cost Savings $200,000 (approx.) plus revenue from land sale Surplus Land
Next Steps 1. Detailed design, construction documents and tendering of Phase 1.