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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS-20-99THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File # ko6 Date: December 6, 1999 Res. # Report #: CS -20 -99 By -law # Subject: 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report No. CS -20 -99 be received for information. 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 As a follow up to the confidential memorandum previously circulated to Council regarding the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation, please be advised that staff reviewed potential venue sites that may be considered suitable within the Municipality, and where private properties have been identified, staff have contacted the owners /operators to present concepts for their consideration at the request of the Region. At this time, the owners of Mosport International Raceway and Mount Kirby Ski Centre concur with the concept plan regarding the proposal to identify those sites as potential venues within the Region of Durham bid package to be presented to the 2008 Toronto Olympic Corporation. 1.2 In early November, the 2008 Toronto Olympic Corporation invited the surrounding GTA/905 Regions to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympic Bid process. Each of the Regional Municipalities and local municipalities have been invited to propose venues for certain Olympic Venues. 1.3 On November 10, 1999 the Region of Durham met with the eight local Municipalities to review the detailed criteria set out by the 2008 Toronto Olympic Corporation to host venues. 1.4 Staff from Community Services Department attended the meeting and reviewed the opportunities within the Municipality of Clarington. 1001 ..../2 REPORT NO.: CS -20 -99 PAGE 2 1.5 There are five (5) venues within this municipality which have been proposed by staff to the Region of Durham as potential venues sites. The sport venues proposed a re: Cycling — proposed 250 -km road race and time trials. The course requires grandstand seating for approximately 5,000 spectators at the start/finish line. Staff propose utilization of the Mosport Race Track combining the road course and oval track, integrated with surrounding rural roads, combined into an 18 -km course. Mosport Park offers additional amenities for storage of cycles, clubhouse and media facilities as well as an overall spectator facility within the park area. The impact of required five (5) day exclusive use of the course would be minimized in a rural area. Equestrian — Several events are proposed for the Equestrian events including cross - country, steeplechase, arena and event support. Clarington offers several sites compatible with the requirements outlined by the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation. Once additional detailed information has been provided regarding the number of participants for each event, contact will be made with owners and operators of equestrian sites within the Municipality. Field Hockey — Staff are proposing utilization of the future Community Centre Site identified in the Courtice urban area (Bloor Street & Prestonvale Road) of the Municipality. Staff are proposing the construction of an indoor air - supported facility suitable for two (2) field hockey arenas with spectator space, to be converted to three (3) indoor soccer pitches at the conclusion of the Olympics. Shooting — Shooting requires a large parcel of land suitable to accommodate falling shot for both trap and skeet shooting. There are two opportunities within the municipality which include utilization of the Darlington Provincial Park complete with parking and amenities. (At this time, the Province of Ontario has not confirmed the availability of this site to the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation). Staff also propose alternate sites in the rural community which could be utlized for this purpose. Trap and Skeet ranges would be temporary and disassembled at the conclusion of the Olympics. Storage of armaments and ammunition would require a secure location on site. Slalom Canoeing — Better known as White -Water Rafting — a man -made course has been developed for the sport. Staff have confirmed the interest of the Mount Kirby Ski Resort to utilize their facilities off - season for this event. The course would be constructed complete with temporary water reservoir and disassembled at the conclusion of the games. Mount Kirby also offers parking, spectator areas, lounge and dressing room areas for the athletes. ..../3 1002 REPORT NO.: CS -20 -99 PAG E 3 1.6 Staff have prepared submissions for the above, to be included in the Region of Durham bid (see Attachment #1) to be submitted to the Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation. Ultimately, the International Olympic Bid Committee in their selection of the host country will review the Toronto Bid for the 2008 Olympics. 1.7 The criteria taken into consideration of these submissions was based on reasonable access and proximity to major roadways, current availability of facilities and space based on the Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation criteria, legacy to the community and community interest to support the venues. 1.8 A full review of the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation submission will take place in January or February of 2000. 1.9 Staff will continue to work with the Region of Durham in refinement of the bid and presentation to the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation, reporting back to Council as required. 2.0 COMMENT 2.1 The bid submissions have been prepared as concept recommendations. Further negotiations with both the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation, the Municipality and private property owners will be required to host the venues within the Municipality of Clarington. 2.2 As the bid details advance, additional information related to sport agreements, venue locations, capital costs and other logistics will be reported to Council for consideration and direction. Respectfully submitted, Jo Oh-ff Caruana Director of Community Services m Reviewed by, Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Chief Administrative Officer 1003 1� CYCLING Road Race and Time Trials Seating Capacity — 5,000 at start/finish grandstand Cycling has two road course events, individual Time Trials and team Road Races. They require a 15 km to 18 km circuit, for use in races up to 6m wide, 240 km in length -- approximately a 4 -5 hour race. Circuit must be closed for dedicated use for minimum five days. Cycling Mosport Park and Mosport Oval 401 to Liberty Mosport offers two racetracks, 1 km Go Kart Surrounding Track — 8500 Street — a 4.Okm road course and .8km track adjacent. Roads Bowmanville oval track. The oval track also appx 25 km offers an 8500 seat grandstand north to at the start finish line. Concession Road 10 Mosport also offers media facilities, lounge area and rest Alternate facilities. access from Hwy 115 and Additional course requirements 35 as well as would be available on 407. surrounding rural roads which could offer exclusive uses during the 5 day period. Mosport Park is a full service race facility which has hosted events in excess of 25,000. Surrounding rural roads would compliment the race course when integrated into the Mosport oval and road race tracks. Renovations would be required to interconnect tracks to surrounding roads. This area is mostly farm lands and impact to residents to provide exclusive uses in this time frame would be minimal. Prepared for the Region of Durham and 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation by the Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department November 11, 1999 c 0 Proposed road course — incorporating Mosport Park facilities Mosport Park north to Concession Road 10 Concession Road 10 to Best Road Best Road south to Skelding Road Skelding Road west to Leskard Road Leskard Road south to Concession Road 7 1.00 km Concession Road 7 east to Brown Road 1.60 km 1.75 km Brown Road north to Concession Road 8 2.00 km 2.00 km Concession Road 8 east to Mosport Road 1.00 km 0.75 km Mosport Road north to Mosport Park 1.00 km 4.00 km Mosport Park — Road Course 4.00 km Mosport Park — Oval Course 0.50 km Total Road Course 19.60 km Prime example of utilization of existing facilities with private owner /operators and minimal capital contributions. Prepared for the Region of Durham and 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation by the Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department November 11, 1999 • EQUESTRIAN Athens and Sydney are about 85 to 90 acres for arena and event support. Recommended areas are (not including spectator parking): 100 to 125 acres for cross - country 10 to 15 acres for steeplechase 90 to 95 acres for arena and event support Total — 200 acres to 235 acres (80 ha to 95 ha) Equestrian Various Riding Both 401 and Existing Equestrian Centers. and Equestrian Hwy 115/35 Centers located lead directly Development of Facilities to within municipality to the centers include all venues. Proposed Development of full Equestrian Center in Orono area in co- operation with local erators. Possible public - private facility for future uses within surrounding area and region. ffm Development of other sites may be feasible using large tracks of land that may be available within Municipality. Prepared for the Region of Durham and 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation by the Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department November 11, 1999 FIELD HOCKEY Seating Capacity — 7,000 This venue requires a playing field of 55 m x 92 m (180' x 301') and one identical warm up pitch is required immediately adjacent to the competition field. Field must be artificial turf, to meet International Hockey Federation standards. Field Hockey Courtice 4,000 401-to Proposed indoor soccer facility Included (Bloor St at permenant Courtice under 110,000 SF air Prestonvale) Road — supported dome to be utilized Future 3,000 Courtice for Field Hockey and converted Community temporary Appx 3 km to indoor soccer post - games. Centre north to Prestonvale and 2 km west. CD Propose development of indoor soccer facility — three pitches 105 m x 68 m (344' x 223') side -by -side with utilization of center pitch with combined permanent and temporary seating during Olympics. At conclusion of games, temporary seating to be removed and middle pitch renovated for soccer uses. Facility to include back -to -back seating of 1,000 seats between pitch 1 and 2 and 2 and 3. (At conclusion of games — pitch 1 would have 1,000 seats, pitch 2 would have 2,000 seats — 1,000 each side, and pitch 3 would have 1,000 seats.) Weatherproof air supported dome with interior lighting will provide all year uses. Permanent Change room facilities and amenities required. Prepared for the Region of Durham and 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation by the Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department November 11, 1999 SHOOTING Trap and Skeet Seating Capacity — 5,000 This venue is for the trap and skeet disciplines of shooting. This is an outdoor venue, and overall land requirements are approximately 100 acres for safe use, primarily to allow shot to fall without danger after shooting at airborne targets. Lock -up and security of equipment is also a major issue. EVENT COMPETITION SEATING ACCESS DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE i VENUE FACILITIES VENUE LOCATION (existing /proposed) LOCATION Shooting Courtice 5,000 Access to large sites suitable Orono /Kirby Temporary for trap and skeet disciplines There is a requirement for construction of temporary lock -up for guns and ammunition on site All range, skeet trap C:D equipment and seating would be temporary. c.D Opportunity to construct a permanent Gun Club in northern rural areas where sufficient lands exist between Concession Roads in Courtice /Orono /Kirby areas. Prepared for the Region of Durham and 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation by the Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department November 11, 1999 CD 0 SLALOM CANOE (White Water Rafting) The minimum area requirement is 25 acres or 10 hectares. This area includes seating for 8,000 spectators, mediaNIP facilities (parking, lounges) and competition management to Olympic standards. In addition, area is allocated for venue operation. This area does not include spectator parking. Slalom Mount Kirby Ski 8,000 401 to 115/35 Existing winter ski facility, Canoe Center Temporary appx 12 km complete with parking, lounge, north to Kirby and amenities. Exit Use of man -made slalom Alternate course on beginner hills to access from provide course run. Ample Hwy 115 and electricity for water pumps by 35 as well as utilizing sources for ski lifts. 407 Use of Mount Kirby Ski Center during off - season. 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation advises this event can be constructed utilizing man -made course similar to winter luge slide supplemented with pumps to provide water on course. Man -made reservoir for water will be required as part of facility. This may be obtained (purchased or leased ?) from other host Olympic countries. Prepared for the Region of Durham and 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid Corporation by the Municipality of Clarington Community Services Department November 11, 1999