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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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Date:
NOVEMBER 16,1992
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Subject:
FORMER BOWMANVILLE MEMORIAL ARENA SITE
QUEEN STREET, BOWMANVILLE
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CS-38-92 be received;
2. THAT the Master Plan concept provided as Attachment #1 be
approved in principle;
3. THAT any development of the site be reviewed during the 1993
Budget deliberations;
4. THAT the naming of the Park be deferred until the site has
been substantially developed for park purposes; and
5. THAT the working Committee members be thanked for their
participation and be advised of the actions taken by Council.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 In approving the 1992 Capital Budget, Council approved $90,000
in funds to master plan and construct Phase I of the park
site. Council directed staff to invite representatives from
the various local service clubs, community groups and
interested individuals to participate in a committee to
develop a terms of reference and a preferred master plan
concept to best meet the needs of the community. The firm of
Cosburn Giberson Landscape Architects was retained to prepare
the necessary work.
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2.0 ACTION:
2.1 Letters of invitation were sent to service clubs and
other appropriate groups seeking their participation
through a representative. Local citizens through word
of mouth were also encouraged to participate. In total,
seven meetings from May to September took place to
develop a terms of reference, review conceptual drawings
and develop the final preferred and recommend master plan
concept (refer to Attachment #1). It should be noted
that the Town's Consultant will be making a presentation
focusing on the details of the concept.
3~0 REPORT:
3.1 During discussions, the Committee expressed a strong
desire for the park site to act as a gateway and entrance
to the Bowmanville Creek Valley. It was their wish that
rights to the valley would be obtained in public
ownerships and that the valley would be developed as a
park and connecting trail system.
3.2 Strong concerns were expressed by local residents
concerning potential youth problems, and potential damage
to private lands in the valley as a result of access
provided through the park. The plan has attempted to
address those concerns.
3.3 Through the process, members from different groups
provided history of the park site and adjoining valley
lands pre and post First World War. The two groups have
suggested two names for the park and an alternate name.
The names suggested are:
- Hoskin Park
- Rotary Peace Park and alternately
- Fletcher Peace Park
It is staff's recommendation that a decision on the
naming of the park be deferred until after the Park is
developed and subject to a future staff report. ../3
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3.4 Several representatives and members have expressed
interest in fund raising endeavour within the Community
and/or service clubs volunteering to fund certain aspects
or features. This avenue of funding has not been
investigated and was not within the scope of this
Committee's mandate.
4.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
4. 1 Staff are appreciative of the members commitment of their
time and enthusiasm for the project. As a result, the
process was an enjoyable experience for all who
participated.
4.2 The concept presented will be further detailed for purposes
of subsequent presentations to Council. At such time, details
will be provided related to such matters as phasing, cost and
the like.
Respectfully submitted,
Recommended for presentation
to the committee,
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Jose h P. Caruana, Director
D~partment of community Services
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Officer
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Report CS-38-92
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