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REPORT TO COUNCIL
FROM: Councillor Mark Holland DATE: April 26, 1999
Chair, Millennium Trail Ad-Floc Committea REPORT N0: CO1•99
SUB]ECT:
Approve the Pickcring Millennium Trail project, the Corporation of the Town of Pickcring's funding
commitrnent for the project and proceed with applications to funding partners for extemal funds as identificd
for the project.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Town of Pickering epprove the Millennium Trail project as submitted by thc Millennium Trail Ad-
Hoc Committee and commit S1.2 million dollars to the project to be phased over the 1999, Z000 nnd 2001
fiscal years in the manner detailed under the hcading'Pinuncial Implications' as is found in ttiis report; and
That Town Council recaive the Canada Millennium Partnership Program Applicntion �orm submiued by thc
Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committec for thc Millennium Trnil project and approvc it for submission to thc
Federal govemment.
That the Town of Pickering mAke further npplication for funding to nll potential project pnrtners including,
but not limited to, the list provided undcr the heading 'Financial Implications' for thc Millennium '1'rail ns
approved by Council.
ORIGIN:
Design and concept work campleted by the Millennium Trail Ad-}loc Committee built upon the work of the
Mayor's Waterfront 2001 Taskforce with the purpose of establishing a millennium project along Pickering's
watedront which would encourage residents to explore Pickering's hcritage, culture and nchicvements whilc
inspiring them to envision Pickering's fature.
On Mazch 1, 1999 Council requested by way of a motion (approved Resolution #32/99) that intcmal funding
commitments be identified prior to sceking commining on extcmal funds,for the Millennium Trail and tlint
the costs of the project be enumerated. It was requested that extemal funding sources and the dollar amounts
bein� sought from various partners be deteiled to the best ability of the Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc
Committee. Fudher, Council spccifically stated its desire to examine and approvc the epplication being
made to the federal govemment under the Canada Millcnnium Partnership Program. This information wns
requested in the context of the tight timelines for submissian of the application which is due by Mny 31,
]999 to the federal govemment.
AUTHORITY:
Tho Municipal Act.
Report to Council: Millennium Trail CO 1/99 Date: April 26; 1999
Subject: Millennium Trail - Apprnvnl Page: 2
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Town of Pickering's portion of budget for the Millem�ium Trail is 51,2 Million to be phased over ihrce
fiscal years; �300,000 which has already 6een budgeted far 1999, 5500,000 for 2000 and 5400,0001'or 2001.
The estimated total project cost is approximately 52,596,324. These costs ara broken down in detail in the
applica6on made to the federal govemment which is included es an attachment to this report.
The Millennium Trail Ad•Hoc Committee identifies in the application to the federal govemment the
following funding partners and the amounts being sought in approximate dollar figures.
From community service groups �100,000, Ontario Power Generation, Pickering Nuclear 5500,000, Toronto
and Region Conservation Authoriry 5200,000, federal govemment 5400,000 and the provincial govemment
5200,000. This totals to 51.4 million in extemal funds. Whilc these figures are not confirtncd at this point,
upon research done to date, the Committee feals that these figures represent a rcasonable approximation of
whnt can be expected to be raised extemally.
Thcse figures do not include the possibiliry for other partners, such as the Power Warker's Union, the
Millennium Celebrations Commiltee, Pickering Hydro and others as further informntion is not nvailable at
this time. It is expected, howevcr, that as some changes in thc identified figures abovc occur, thesc
organizntions and companics and others will piny an imparinnt but smnllcr role in nchicving the financial
goals of thc Millennium Trail Ad-f ioc Committcc.
It is important to note that the S 1.2 million in Totvn expcnditurc on tlie projcct is sct nnd nny externnl funJs
build upon this commitment. It should bc furthcr notcd that if 5900,000 or morc is not ruiscd cxtcmally thus
failing to achicve an over all amount grcatcr lhan 52.1 million thcn the Millennium Trnil praject woulJ not
proceed unless the mattcr was retumed to Council far approval. Projcct Tcnder requires Town Council
approval prior to procecding with construction.
The �1.2 million commitmcnt by Council for the Millennium Trail woulJ be financcd both out of tlie Park
Lands Rescrve account and/or from curtent revenucs. Dcbt financing would not be used. In cacli budget in
which the project effects, a brcak down of whAt dollars will come Gom curtcnt revenues nnd which will
come from the Perk Lands Reserve account will bc given in dctail.
EXECUTNE SUMMARY:
In the summer of 1998 Cauncil received the Mayor's Watcdront 2001 Taskforce thus concluding many
monlhs of work on the finel rcport put in by many residents across Pickering. The report spokc to the
creation of e watedront that was much more than just another trail but rather n dynamic, vibrant destination
ihat told the story of Pickcring. Picking up on these themes, the idea of thc Millennium Trnil came into
being and an Ad-Hoc Committee was shuck tc explore the potentinl of the project.
Thc Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc Committee, further to a resolulion of Council, is prescnting to Council its
final plan for die Millennium Trail as has been ununimously adopted and supported by the Ad•fioc
Committee. By adopting this report, Council is approving thc Millennium Trail project as per the attactieJ
documentation and infortnetion contained under the heading'Financial Implications'.
Report to Council; Millennium Trail CO 1/99 Datc: April 2G; 1999
Subject: Millennium Treil - Approval Page: 3
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BACKGROUND:
As will again be demonstrated in a presentation accompanying this report by thc Millennium Trail Ad-Hoc
Committea, the Millennium Trail is conceived to be far more than just a mere waterfront trail. More than
just a walkway, it is a destination that will tell lhe str�ry of Pickering through art, history and recrcational
acdvitics. .It will emota in residents a sense of the past to which they are cannected and give them an
opportunity to express their hopes a�id dreams for the futwe. As the centre of our waterfront and connccting
Pickering to Pjax, the Millennium Trail will be an inspirational locadon that will be n snap shot of where
Pickering is, has come and where we want to go as we pass into a new millennium.
The Millennium Trail Ad-Noc Committec is comprised of a broad cross section of intcrested residents and
or;anizations from within Pickering. Membership in the committee has been limited only by interest with
invitations to join having been extended to those individuals and organization wlio liad previously expresscd
inlerest in Pickering's waterfront.
The goal of the Millennium Trnil is not to be an implcmentation cammittce of the VVatcrfront 2001
Taskforce. While Council has identified as a priorily the creation of n trail syslem ihat will conncct all of
Pickering Gom east to west and around Frenchman's Bay, it is not the objective of the Millennium Trail to
complete this initiative. 71ic Millennium Trail is not an infrastructurc projcct but rather a project of
imagination thet will camc to definc our community's past while sending a mcssage to future residents about
how we wanted our community to dcvclop. Not strictly utilitarisn, it is a placc to drenm, rcflect and most oP
all to apprccintc the multifaceted idcntit, of our community and our unique place in the history, fubric nnd
future of the Canadian mosaic.
While it is not the goal of the Millennium Truil initiative ro complete thc watcrGont, it is seen by committee
members to Uc a cntalyst that will lend thc wuy to thc creution of the total watcrGont envisioned by council.
[t should also be noted that othcr projects and initiativcs arc occumng concurtendy but apart Gom thc
Millennium Trail along thc waterfront. Thc westcm nnchor, key land acquisitions and thc cstablishment of a
weterfront committec by Council nre among the items that are currently being considcred or implcmented.
Discussion stemming from mcetings of the Millennium Trail committce havc also considered idcas such ns
the lst Nations Trai) for the wcstern cnd of Pickcring connecting tl�e trail out lo Toranto and for nn
environmentally themed ttail ro connect araund Prenchmen's E3ay.
ATTACHMENTS:
l. Canada Millennium Parincrship Program Application Form for the Pickemig Millennium Trail
2. Resolution N32/99 Passcd on March 1, 1999
Approved/Endorsed by:
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MH:mr Recommended for the consideration of Pickcring
Attachments Town Council
Copy: Thomas !. Quinn, CAO � .
Everett Buntsma, Dir. Parks & Facilitic
Stephen Reynolds, Dir. Culture & Rcc, '
'fhomas J, uinn Chicf Administrativc
Application Focm for Funding and/or Endorsement . • Page I of 6
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n�� Gu�act,i a�x! die �4liennium Franca(�
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�12�0 Canada Millennium flome Pa¢e
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Canada Millennium Parfnership Prograrrr
Application Form for Funding and/or Endorsement
Thls document fs fortnatted speclfically lor prinling.
1. Refer ta Ihe AppllcaBon Gu(de before completlng Ihis appllca0on. •
2. Complete lhe applicabon (ypewritten or clearly hand PRINTEU) in either Engilsh or French.
• 3. If you answer all questlons campletely, we will be able to process your applicatlan faster. Mlssing
or Incomplele informatlon wiil slow the processfnp ol your app6caUOn end may result In its
reJeetlon or delay until the nexl decisfan deadlina. Aflach add'Nonal ypewritten or hand PRINTED
sheata if you nead more space.
4. If yau are applying (or endorsemenl onty, complete ell sectlons except Pait C.
' S. It h ihe applleanPs responsibiliry to ensure Ihat lhe proposed pro)eq or activiry camplies with all
relevanl federal, pravfncfaV terrilo�ial, and munlcipal laws. If applfcable, atlach a Ifst of all permits
._. _. _._. _... _. _.._..�equlred and standards known to apply lo your project, and desuibe how yaur projed complies....
wilh Ihem.
8. In(ormetlon provided will be dealt vrith fn accordance wi�h prodsions ol the PrivacyAcf and the
Access to lnformeflon Ad.
7. Slpn and send by mail or by courrier Ihe orlginal campleted form and any supportlng documents
to:
Canada Mlilennium PaMership Program
Mllennfum 8ureau oI Canade
P.O.Box2000
Posta� Statlon "D'
Odawa, Onta�io
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B. Retaln coples af all dacuments far your own records.
( am epplylnp for (select one): Flnanclal Asshtance
(ncluding Endorsement) yes �
Project Endorsemenl only yes O
I em submitUnp lhh epplicatlon for considerotlon In the lallowfng phase (please chaose one only):
Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase J: Phase 4: Phase 5:
June 19,� Octobe� 71,❑ May 31, � Oclober 31,❑ March i,❑
1998 1998 1999 1999 2000
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Adplicadon Form far Funding and/or Endorsement • , Page 2 of 6
Part A • Applicant Informatlon
1. Full legel nams of your orpanizatlon 2. Canedlan meiling addreas (with
' Town of Pickering postal code, telephone, fax, e•maiq
Millenn�:um Trail Ad-Hoc Committee ��9 Civic Complex�p� � OS)4;
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3. Mandete al your organizatlon 4. Products or senices offered by your 5. Year Iaun . D-2c
arganizatlon To obtain mmmunity 6 RevenueCanad� 1998
The developmer�t of a untque �1 �� b�� p� Tazaconx
Pickesing Millennium Waterf:orrt
,j,� Pickering Millennium Tnil to N/A
Ivr�2itx3 sotaces 6 �st
fund
6. Nams and tiUe of ProJect Organizer (add full mailing address wilh 7. Name and tiUe of Praject Treasurer
postal eode, tulephone, fax, e•meil, If difierent from 2 a6ove) (add fuil mailing address witl� postal
Evesc�tt Burttsma, Directnr of Parks 6 Facilities code, telephane, lax, e•mail, N
(ph) (905) 426-4624 (fax) a20-2596 diBerenttram2above)
ebunt5ma@town.Erickei'vig.on.ca Gil Pate!son, Direckor of ' ce
Mazk Holland, Councillor ph) 950-420-4634 (fax) 426-5 13
m holland @ to wn.pickering.on.ca
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Application Form for Fuadin$ and/or Endarsement Page 3 of 6
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7. Provkle a deteiied descdptlon o(ihe proJect ar ectivity (use add'Nonal paper if you need more
spaee), Be sure to Include informatlon on:
• descdbe the activltles of the project
• poal ol the proJectlacWily
• how the proJecUactivity applies to other Program lhemes
• larpet eudience (who will participate, who will beneM)
• level of community suppartAnvolvement (such as lacal endorsemenb)
• how the proJecVactivity complements the mandele ar oh�ecdves of your organizatlan
� how the praject Is Intended to provfde lastlng benefib to the community ,
• how reeulb of the ptoJecUac�vity wiil be measured
• how the projecVacfhity will be pramaled and communlcated to lhe communityr
Pleasf! see attachmec�:
Attachmest 1 - Project Summary
Attachmer�t 2- Projeet GoaLs S Ob}.�ctives
Attachment 3- Opzrational P1an 6 Pmject Activities
Attachmertt 4- Pro�ct Flnanaal Information
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AppGcatioh Form for Funding 4eNor Eodorsement _ Page 4 of 6
U� $
aK C • ProJect Budget
�mpl�b thb Part U you+rs applylnp /a� Rnanclaf assistann. Myou an �pply/np /or an
idon�m�nf onty, po dineUy ro Part D.
Heve you epplied for fundinp 2. In the event thet your project meeb Progrem criteda, and
im ather Government ol Canada tundfng fs not not aveilable fa the phase in which yau are
urces lor Ihis project? applying, do yau wish to be rewnsidered lor fundinp — alang with
r�� No[� othe�roJecls—(nlheneztphase7
�es, Indicate ihe source and Yes �YI No ❑
naunt end attach leqer In Ihe
iurcea ol Revenue table.
In the table below, Remlze the planned proJect expenditures and fist estimated costs far each
pend'Aure. B� as sp�clllc ae posslbl�.
Planned Expen�kures Estimated Costs
Please see attached estimated pro�ct c�osts by Victor Frnd $2.6 million
and A�ociates Inc.� Landscape Aczhitac.-t tn 'lbwn of
Pickezing.
Attach a breakdown ol costs on a quartarry Cash.�
*Please see Attachment 4
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AppGwdon Form for Funding end/or Endorxment
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D • Applfcan! Declaratfon
• all the informatlon provfded to Iha Mllennium Bureau of Caneda fn suppo�t of thb request for
funding b We end camplete.
• if fundinp requested in this eppifcatlon b approved, Ihe funds will be spent solely for Ihe proJed
and activiHos es descdbed In lhfs applicatlon. I agree lo submit a pro)ect-end report to ihe
Bureau upon completlon ot the planned proJect.
• I provide consent for the Bureau to make sufHdent credit end olher enqulrtes that mey be
necessary In the evaluaBon of this request Informatlon provlded will be dealtwith in eccordance
with provisfons of lhe PrivacyAct and the Acceas fo Inlortnadon Ad.
Slgned thls _ day of
iipnaWre of ProJed Orpanizer Ttlle
i(gnetura ol Treasurer Qf epplfca6le)
ote yau send ihe appl(caBon lo the Millenn(um Bureeu, be sure that:
The applicaBon is typewritlen or clearly hand ❑ You have sipned ihe Applicant Declaratlon. O
INTED. You have retained a copy of the completed
All questlons heve been answered eompletety. appllcatlan lor your records.
Photocopfes of ell applfcable permi4s are
:losed wilh the eoolicadan.
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PICKERING'S MILLENNIUM TRAIL
ATTACHMENT 1
PROJECT SUMMARY
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G. Demonstrate through aM(�tic and culturoi expraston, our heritage, our way
of life, and our asplrationa for tde future
The Pickering Millennium Tmil will be comprised of a Ihree trail system: Thc First
Netions Trail, from City of Toronto's (Scnrborough) border ro the West Spit will be a
commemorntion of Nnlive Heritage; 7'he Monarch Trail, around Frenchtnan's Bay will
focus on Pickering's environmental history and ecology; and the Penke (Settlers') Trail,
starting Prom the Ajax border and extending to the bottom of Liverpool Road, a tribute to
our pioneer; anchored by the unity of the Millennium Square.
The development of a Millennium Trail along Pickering's waterfront presents Pickering
with a singular opportunity. More lhan merely adding a link to the cross-Canada trail,
Pickering has the opportunity to creale both an educational experience for users, and to
define ow Municipality wilhin a healthy, dcsirable context by incorporpting elements of
our cultural and natural history. Distinctive trail dcsign also h�s the potentiul to invoke a
symbolic joumey - not just by noting the events und peopla of our collective past, but
also by encouraging a re0cction ofoursclves at thc passing of the Millennium.
The Millennium Square is ihe place for that re0cclion. It is n peoplc place; a pince for
gathering. Il is a place for thc cclebration of the arts, perhaps the highest achievement of
our species • the ability to creale beauty. (t is a place for contemplation. The square is
surtounded by u�aler, a vital elemc�t af our bcing anJ one ta which we ure naturally
drawn. It is nlso surtoundcd by much of thc magnificcnt natuml hcritage with which
Pickcring hu bcen blessed. Some of ihat hcritage is lhrcalcned by ihc forces of modcm
society. The Square is a site Gom which we can monilor our success nt mitigating Ihose
ihreats, for we now know that if wc do not takc sleps, Ihc bcaury of thc sitc will fadc.
The way to the btillennium Square, by way oCthe �lillennium waterfront trail, marks the
pacsage of time. However, u lineal depiction of our progress Ihrough the ages, ranging
from one border to the other, proves to bc anificial, arbitrary and just plain awkward.
Whnt docs work is the division of the irail into threc wcll defincd sections, each idenlificd
with a common dcsign elcmeN; from the Rouge to Frcnchman's Bay, azound the Ony and
east to the Ajax border.
If, then, twin chtonologies are exlcnded Gom the borders inwazd, thc foot of Livcrpool
Road becomes a natural focal point, rather than a half•way mark along the waterfront.
The Millennium Square then serves as a destination, bolh physical und symbolic - a place
whcre we want to be.
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From ihe westem side, lhe irail marks a succession of peoples culminaling in our preunt
multiculturel society. From the east, it merks the change in our historicel lendscape since
European settlement, covering the earliest days upon Duffin's Creek, through forests and
meadows, on past the massive mndem infrustructure of the nuclear generating statian to
the Millennium Square - a point whore we may celobrate an enlightened eppreciation of
our town, our society and ourselves. A trail nraund the Bay alloH�s us the opponuniry to
appreciete that worid in its naturnl beaury.
11�is interpretntion of our nnturnl and cultural history must be loosely slructured, though,
in order that elements be examined within their immediate context i.e. an historical •
feature may still be included on nn environmental trail.
The installation of Bnird's White Pine sculpturc is the perfect s��nbol of our joumey.
Many of Pickering's encient pine stands are proving to be a result of unifortn forest
regeneration Crom abandoned nntive maiu fields. The pioneers found them an imposing
Ceanue of the new land, to be tnmed for settlement, and the lall, straight wnks of 1he
pines were prized by the Royal Nary for ship's masts. The applicadan of Baird's concept
to Pickering's wuterfront is nothing less Ihan elegant.
Gates or porinls should mark the enlrance to the truil Gom the castem and westem
"anchors". These poinis offer a prime opportunity to celebrate our Arts in conjunction
with Pickering's waterBont vision. Similarly, nnistic elements may be incorporated into
our educntion "signage", keeping a common image to identify each section, but alloaing
for additionnl inspiration nnd inle�pretation Gom individual artisis. In ihis manner,
schools or lhe public at lnrgc may parlicipate in the process nnd Ica�e ihcir oµn signature
on the Millennium.
The Millennium Trail and thc Millennium Squarc complement cach othcr, �s «cll �s the
wisdom of their crcators, the residents of Pickering.
LET US �E UNIQUE
T6e First Natfons Trail - A Cclebration of Pfckcring's Native ticritage
In celebrating the chunging of ihe M1tillennium, it must be rccalled that Ihis area has only
seen some 200 yenrs since European scttlement. One thousand years ngo, Pickering u•as
home to numerous aboriginal peoples, nnd had bcen for about 1 I,000 years before that.
The First Nntions Trail, ranging Gom Ihc Rouge Rivcr to Frenchman's Ony, is so named
as to acknowledge thcse first inhabitants of Pickering. Interprctation of this section of lhe
trnil will be designed to provide an understanding of both their idcntity and lifeways.
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It is proposed thet e netive projectile point or "arrow hend" grnphic be used to symboliu
this pert of the trail, although there nlso exists a variety of lineor panems, used to decorate
ceramic pottery, which could be incorporated in►o other design elements.
Representetions of First Nation cultural groups will be asked to comment on ihis process
in order to avoid any perception of "appropriation of voice".
Peake Trail - A CelebraHan of our European Hertfage
7'he plough is aur graphic for the eastem portion oCthe uail. It symbolius permanence,
the setting down of roots. Immigrants came here in the beginning Gom the United States
seeking land ihey could call their own. Then more immigrants came from Great Britain
and (reland and other pazts of Europe to take up the pioneering life. In the long run
people cnme to Pickering from all comers of the globe tearing out old roots, but
establishing new ones in their adopled home. The Peake Trail, named for Pickering's
enrliest (Eurapean) settlers, will delineate the 200 yeurs that have passed since thc Peakes
ploughed their first fiurow.
T6e Monarch (Environmentai) Trail
The point of convergence for the nvo historicul irails provides the perfect opportunity to
exnmine our own relutionship lo the worid around us. Frenchman's Bay, by virtue of its
proximity to modem•day urban development, is wlnerable lo the stresses ihat we humans
place upon our ecosystem. Its emirons nre a sanctuary for all manner of wildlife, from
coyotes on down to aquntic plants, and the present (or absence) of a life form provide �n
immcdiate indicntion of our stcwardship skilis. It thercfore scrviccs as a barometcr of thc
Town's natural henith.
In keeping with the concept of common dcsign cicments, lhc Monarch buqer(ly will be
adopted as a rcprcsenlati�•e symboi of ihe cnvironmcntal trail nround the Bay, This
choice has educational merit Gom both an hisloric�l as �cell as an environmental
perspective.
Fred Urquhnrt, Professor Gmeritus nt the Univcrsiry of Toronto comments on both
ospecls in his book "71ie �fonarch Butterily: (ntemational Tra��cller'.
"Why was this pailicular species of buttertly given the name "monarch"? The early
settlers who cume co North America Gom Europe, particularly Ihose Gom England and
Hollend, were impressed by the sight of such n magnificent butterily, and so namcd it
"Monerch" alier King William, Prince of Orange, staleholder of I�olland, and later king
of Englnnd - its orange colour no doubt suggesting its name."
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"The monarch butterfly is an ideal insect for students in primary and secondary schools
who are engaged in thc study of basic natural science. The students leam by direct
observation the amazing transformation involved in insect mclnmorphosis, and ihc
importance of conservalion, The monarch is used by �neny teachers to introduce students
to the discipline of entomology nnd at Ihe same time to emphasiu the important part
played by insects in the "web of life".
The monarch is a frequent visitor to the aren, in fact the Bny is sometimes used as a
"staging area" during the annunl migration; it is a place of rest befom the long Oight over
Leke Onterio. The monnrch is a positive symbol, immediately recognized and
apprcciuted for its beauty end us symbol of hope.
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'Riere is a proven proficiency of the arls to infortn, communicate, educate, entcrtain,
stimulate, inspirc, enlighten, fascinate, delight nnd enchant. The Millennium Trail,
enhanced by high cnlibre works of art, is a vehicle through which Pickering may,
innovatively, exhibit an apprcciation of its heritage, its history, its cultural diversity - as
well as pny tribute to the arls in such a way so as to provide for each and every user of the
waterfront and waterGont tmil, n warm, enlighlening and cnriching experience.
Durham Region is rich in nrtistic talent. Few regions can bout the residency of four
intemationally recognized sculptors, Bill Lishman, Dorsey James, Edwnrd Falkenberg
nnd Ron Baird. The wark of these and olhcr rcsidcnt sculptors, sach as Dill Frascr, ��auld
make a fitting contributian lo Pickering's �tillennium WaterGont Trail.
We nre fortunnte to have the talent of teo of ihese recognized sculptors, Dorsey lames
and Edward Fulkcnberg, as members of the Waterfront 2001 Siccring Commitice, as a•cll
us the exceptionnl inlenis of our two historians Tom btohr and John 3abcan.
Sculptures, fnshioned for thc outdoors, shall be crcatcd nnd installed along the
Millennium'freil. Thesc sculpWres scrve lo pleue 1he cyc and sootha the soul as Hell �s
act as mazkers of"Place". Thesc sculptures might be abstract with interplay o nautical or
walerGont "signage" symbolism. These sculptures cnn dcpict mythological imagery of
culturnl significance, represcnlations of early sclticrs and, perhaps images of the animal
and plant life inhabiting the area. Some may bear information, infer direction, or re(lect
aspecis of locul heriinge, the naturel environment �nd/or simply offer a point of focus for
those who simply wish to -•-Bo.
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To define meny of the unique historical, environmenlal end cultural elemenls of
Pickering's Waterfront Trail, wo envisian a more creative, enistic approach uscd for
signege then has been done in other municipalilies, Creati��e signage (interpretive
stations) that, from a distance, would arouse curiosity nnd thereby ottract and invite
people to comc closer. To educate peoplc, one must first get the'v anention.
T6e Millenntum Tree
Meny years ago, prior to the coming of the Europeans, the shoreline of Pickering was
grnced with the majesty of thousands of tall, struight, white pine trecs. These products of
the raw earth would sway and blow in the winds of Lake Ootario. ?hese pines were
recognized by early European survey as a valuable resource, in providing musts for the
Royal Navy. Thus began one of the first commercial connections in Pickering between
the Old and the New Worlds.
A very important and intemationally recognized teum of sculptors, Ron and Linda Baird,
have designed, for Pickering a Maquette in the stylized fortn of a white pine tree. 'Ihe
completed kinetic sculpture is to be 42 fcet in height. Its base or wnk is a pole which
cauld move around in the wind on a 360 degree exis. There are four large while
"branches" on this trec for Pickering, two of which ure stntionary and twa of which are
kinelic. In n wind, these latter two branches would move in a certical 360 degrees, thus
becoming the while sails of n ship, blowing in the wind. The Bairds are residents of the
Uxbridge area in Durham Region and prior to e!�propriation in 1972, wcre residents of
Pickering. We feel that this important piece, The Millennium Tree, is a distinct and
creditable tribute to ihe history of Pickering's Lakcshore and gives rise to thc posili��e
growth of drtunatic expeclations for Pickcring's future.
This sculpture will be installed in thc Ccntre of htilicnnium Square. It will include a
sealing component ut its base (perhaps oP large rocks Gom our shoreline) nnd will
demnnd tremendous curiosity and intcrest - a dynamic image for all those entering on to
Liverpool Roud or for those just cnjoying a quicl, rcOccli�•c moment, by simply sitting
and contemplating its movement.
We envision the Squaze ns the meeting place of past, present, future, a mceting pluce of
alt the tmils coming together, n mceting place of cultures,— a scnse of 110ME.
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PICKERING'S MILLENNIUM TRAIL
Purpose and Description of Pro ject Components
1) Millennium Square
Millennium Square will provide e setting and nn opportuniry for communiry events
nnd gatherings while strengthening the commwity's identity. Tha Square will
mensure approximalely sixry by thirty-five metres. Located on the shoreline it will
provide views of both the historical herhor of Frenchman's Bey, the natural amenity
of the Hydro Marsh and the Pickering Nuclear power slation which provides
electriciry for much of Southem Ontario and employs muny of the community's
residents.
Millennium Square is composed of four functional arens - the multi-purpose muin
square, the boardwalk tertninus, the outdoor cafd area and the future water taxi dock
area 1'he theme of the square is "waves" which is reflected in the colours and
textures of the overlapping and radiating bunds of the pavemenl surface.
71ie main square is defined along the Lake Onlario shore by a low concrete retnining
wall and armorstone proleclion. This creatcs n stron� spatial separation betwcen the
uninterrupted natural bcach and the floodproofed public square. This threshold is n
significant opportunity for scating and viewing.
'fhe square itself is open and unstructured wilh thc intent that strucwres, such ns u
low performance stage or display booths, could be tnuked in on an as•required
bazis. A number oF large•scale, brightly coloured umbrella struclures are proposed
to provide sun and rain shelter.
To oricnt first timc visitors to Pickering's 1lilicnnium Squarc and to update ihe
numerous facilitics and acti��itics that arc available along thc «•atcrGom, n unique
orienlntion map is proposcd for Ihe pavemcnt surface at ihe entry corner lo the
squure. Watedront visitors can plan thcir activitics based on the map at their fcet
ond chcek out details noted on Ihe sides of nn infortnation kiosk.
Wntedront visitors Ixgin ot end thcir irip along the Millennium Uoardwalk at thc
south end of the Livcrpool Road. They continue eaztward along the boardwnik or
westward around Frenchman's E3ay along a variety of residential strcets nnd
parkland pathwnys. In Ihe futurc, a seasonallyoperatcd watcr taxi may shuttla
waterfront visitors bctween the Frcnchman's Bay West Park nnd Millennium
Square.
While waiting and planning their travels, watedront visito�s can rest or eat at the
outdoor cnfb. The intent is for an independent nnd sensonal food scrvice to operate a
mobile concessian at this locntion.
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Using matcrials rcminiscent of those used in traditional waterCront promenades, a
boardwelk is proposed which echces u now removed structurc Ihat tookpeople out
lo a former light house. Becnuse the Millennium Dench is dynemic, in that it is
composed of sand thnt is continually shifting and blowing, it is necessary to elevate
the boardwalk surface approximately 45 centimeters above 1he sand. To
accommodete weterfront visitors travelling along el2vated uctions of the boardwalk
rnilings would be installed. A number of concrete transition ramps are proposed to
bring unvellers from the elevated boardwalk to ihe lower beac6 sand surface.
The boardwalk, which will mensure almost 5 metres ncrass, will provide acccss
alon� the sendy beach for people confined to wheelchairs and uthers for whom
mobiliry is an issue. The boardwalk, which will be a com�onrnt of the main
Waterfront Trail, will efCectively separate Ihrough•traf(ic �rom those enjoying Ihe
sandy beach itulf. It will heip to protect more environmentally sensitive areas of
the beuch from being indiscriminately trampled by focusing pedesVian uavel,
3) Beach Pavilions
The pavilions, located alon 6� the bonrdwalk, hnve � two-fold purpose. They are
intended to echo ihe past of Fairport Village beach with its waterfront conages and
summer tenting; 'lhese new structures will provide important facilities far
contempornry picnickers such as sun shelters, washrooms, changerooms and
rcfreshment kiosks.
The pavilions are proposcd to be made of tubular steel conswction and incorporate
night lighting txlow their rootlines. The use of individual pavilions could change
over time. Inuiully pavilions may be left open or shcller a simple sturdy picnic
table. !n the future pavilions mny bccome w�shrooms, changetooms or places
where vendors could bring in mobile displays, scll or rcnt beach•relatcd
paraphemulia (rcfreshments, toweis, sun scrcen, etc.)
4) Wnter Play Beach
Because of the cold temper�tures, lifcguarding requircmcn�s and water quality
concems associated with swimmin� in Lake Ontario, �he iment of the waler play
spray featurcs is to salis:y children s natural Jesire to play in water at the beach.
The nctivity ofchildrcn and spraying water would combine to create an interesting
kinetic sculpturc af sorts immediatcly aJjacent to htillennium 5qoare. The Water
Play Beach would be uniquely handicap �ccessible.
A number of beach•themed sprny features are proposcd. A so(1, slip•resistant
surface would slope do�m towurds the natural shorclinc, ho�ccver, water runoff
a�auld, in renlity, be collected by a number of catch basins and filtered of sand. The
strips of pavement colour would coordinate with thc wavcs theme of Millcnnium
Square.
5) Sand Play Beach
As n complement to Ihe Water Play Bcach, lhc Sand Play Beach would highlight the
unique expericnce of playing on a hugc natural sand box.
A number of unusual slate•of•the•art children's pl ay fcaturcs are proposed (i.e. sand
diggers) that would replace the various com�enuonal climlxrs Ihat are curtently
located in this area of the beach.
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6) EavironmentAllmprovements
With the advent of thc millennium �here is a growing awareness of the need to
improve the ceology of Pickering's w�terfront for future generalions of residents.
Proposed improvemen�s include restoring native plant communities, improving
habitat for fish ond birds and a raised bonrdwaik to allow sand movement on the
dynamic bench. The goal is to accommodate recrcationel uses while limiting iheir
impact on the natural environment.
� Hydro Marsh Boardwalk and Interpretive Lookout
This proposed boardwalk, platform and interpretive lookout wauld be located at the
south enst comer of Hydro Marsh. The purpose of the facility is to explain the
nature and sensitiviry of the f Iydro Marsh. 71ie boardwalk µ�ould funclion as a
sidepath to thc main Waterfront Trail and be a compliment lo the future
Environmental Cenve proposed for Frcnchman's Bay West Park.
S) Art
The inclusion of art along Pickcring's htillennium Walerfront wili provide an
opportunity Cor the interpretation of local history and curtent culturol concems. It
will exprcss local idcntity and cnrich Pickering's unique sense of place both by
providing a serics of new landmarks and by enriching �he intcrest and mcaning of
waterfront fenturcs.
9) Frenchman's Bay West Pnrk
7'his is a rccuperaling natural emironmcnt compascd of a significant u•oodlot, sanJy
bcuch spit and baysidc marsh. facilitics proposcd for this revilalizing parkland will
allow the public lo apprcciate Iho process of successional change or allow ihem to
simply pass ihrough the �rca wilhout affecting ihat change.
!0) Lighthouse
The lighlhousc is currcntly pro{wscd for ihc cut spit. It «auld mark �he enirancc
channel to Ihe bay, near �ehere ils original predecessor was located.
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How the projecUactivity npplies to other Program Themes
Cclebr�fe uhievemeot �o that Canadien� are in�pired to know and apprec(ate our
pa�t and to welcome the challenge� and opporlunities of the future
Pickering's Millennium Truil will be so much more thanjust a waterGont trail. Anchorcd
by the uniry of the Millennium Square, the Pickering Millennium T�ail will be comprised
of a ttuee irnil system: 'fhe First Nations Trnil will bc a commemoration of Native
Heritnge; The Monarch Tmil will focus on Pickering's environntental history and
ecology; and the Peake Tmil will be themed around the first European senlement and will
chronologically follow along to the diverse and multicultwal communiry of today. A
key component af Ihe Millennium Trail is the Millennium Square which becomes a fecal
point where residents end visitors may celebrate an enlightened appreciation of our town,
our society and ourselves.
Clearly, the Pickering Millennium Trail wiil be a dynamic, vibwit destination that will
tell the story of Pickering's past, present and future through art, story boards,
interpretative centres, cultutal expression and recreational nctivities.
As a key link in connecting Pickering to the Ciry of Toronto and the To�m of Ajax , the
Pickering Millennium Trail and hfillennium Square will be an inspirational location that
will be a snap shot of whcre Pickering is today, where Pickering wns in past and where
Pickering inspires to be in the new hiillennium. To embark an this visian it is nccessary
to illuminate Pickering's culwral attributes to ensure thcy are highlighted and shared
within Ihe community. Pickering's shoreline encompasses historic pluces nnd scenic
vistas, meadows, beaches and ��•eAands. Pickcring's p�st and cultural iniluences are
best explored by dividing history into four distinct ihcmes: Na�ive, �rcnch, English and
Modem Ero. These cras are represemed in the Ihree seclions of thc Millennium Trail.
(Please sce the Pickering 1Vaterfront 2001 Final Rcport prcparcJ by thc Mayor's
Waterfront 2001 Task Force for additional inCortnation regarding Pickering's history)
Pickering's MiUennium Trail will providc interpretalive signagc program along thc thrce
lrails to educate people about Pickering's past, present and future. Interprctative cicments
will be incorparotcd into the entire blillcnnium Trail µhcre visitors and community
residenis will be informed about our community's herilage and history. The local
historicul sociery and Ms council are willing to contribute thcir experlise to the shape the
uppcurance of features and suggest candidate subjecls for intcrpretalivc language.
Eiy sharing this history of Pickcring wilh residents and visitors, a grcatcr insight into
Pickering's Icgacy will resull and thus, a greater appreciation for Pickering. As Pickcring
continues to change nnd grow as the cenlury draws to a close, it's bright and positive
future will nlways be a rellcction on thc muny generations of the past.
Exchqnge idea� and approrc6e� Ihat strengtheo Canads �od Ihot reinforce our
poetNon in Ihe worid
As the world grows smnllor, mnny communilies hove chosen lo stop und re(lect upon ihc
importance of their roots nnd identity. Edward Relph summarius this experience in
sWting that "Home !s fhe joundallon ojot�r tden�iry as indlvlduals and as members oja
communlry, fhe dwellfng p/ace ojbeing. To have ron�s ln a place !s lo Hm•e n secure
polnt from whlch to /ook ou� on Ihe �rurld, a firm grasp of one's porlflon in �he o�der oj
�hings and a slgnlfrcanf sptrJfual and psychologlcal artachmen! 10 somewhere in
porticular. " Therefore, these feelings can't be mnnufacttued out of thin air, they must be
given a ntedium in which to grow and they must be nurtured. 'fT�e process requires an
imaginative approach, one which will instill harmony and civic pride.
Today we have an opportunity through the development of Pickering's Millennium
Waterhont Trail to create a new vision for Pickering: ona that links ihe past, present and
future. A celebration of the waterfront offers a way in which to inspirc residents and
visitors by defining ihe beauty and accessibility of both out nahual nnd cultural heritage
as an essential part of our collective town character. In light of Pickering's Millennium
Trnil being developed Cor the community far the new Miilennium, there is an opportuniry
for Pickering to further pramole Pickering's Millennium Trad in conjunclion with
Pickering's 2000 celebrations. Thc kick•off for Millennium :elebrations will begin on
July I, 1999 at Canada Day. Pickering will then rcceive the official and exciling
designation of "Canada's Only Millennium City" during Pickcring's Millennium New
Yenrs celebrations occurring December 31, 1999 and January I, 2000. Wilh nll lhat
Pickering has to o(%r it is not surprising that people have always come to live in
Pickering in scarch of opportunily and a bctter way of life.
The Millennium Trail is a project of imagination that will come to define our
community's past whilc sending a message to future residcnts about how the community
cnvisions Pickering to be dcveloped in the futurc. Not slrictly utililarian, Ihe Millennium
Walerfront Trail will be a place lo dream, re0ect, and most of all to appreciute the
multifaceted idenlity of our community and our unique place in the hislory, fabric and
futurc of Canadian mosaic. Pickcring's btillcnnium Tmil ���ill bc a place to bc chcrishcd
und visited oRen by locnl residents and �•isitors to Pickering. Since the Trail will offer
something for everyone, communilies large and small will bc inspired Io visit Pickcring's
Waterfront and ro build and create a 1Vaterfront Trail of similar success and magnimde
within thcir own communilies.
Pickering's Millennium Trail will bccome a landmark, an inspiralion lo other
communities nnd a place that all residents of Pickering and future generatians are proud
to have as a key component of their community.
Stimulate ioterest (n communitie� large and small, and briog youth togelhcr lo
support fhc evolution of communttics
Pickering's Millennium Trail w•ill be of extreme significance to Ihe youth of Pickcring
and youth in othet communities as it will provide youth with a fw, safe, octive and
educational venuc to visit µ�ilh friends, be physically active and explore their community.
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younger youth (I —12 yer.rs of age) end older youth (13•19 years of age). Younger youth
will enJoy and approcinte lhe numerous pnrks included ihroughout the design of the
Millennium Waterfront Trnil, including a children's waterpark und numerous other
pluyground swctures, Older youth will hnve the opponunity to utilize the waterGont
trails to rollerblade, wulk, run or bicycic along the boardwnik. In addition to providing
youth with the opportunity to be physicnlly fit, the Trail will niso provide opponunities
for educution about Pickering's pnst, present and vision for ihe futwe.
Festivals, special events nnd progrnms held throughout ihe year will also be a huge draw
for youth. The Town of Pickering, Department of Culture and Recrention curtently
operates numerous youth (13-19 yenrs of age) special evenls and programs lhroughout ihe
year at various loc�tions such as the Recreation Camplex. The development af
Pickering's Millennium Trail and Millennium Squaro will provide tremenduus
opportunities for additional youth events to be held down at the water. Events could
include festivuls, c�mcerts in the park, camival days, rollerbinding events, art nnd cultural
events etc.
Addidonal programs will also be provided to Ihe youth of Pickering. Summer Day
Camps wrtenQy opera�ing out of the Pickering Recrea�ion Camplex, Dunbarton High
School and PineRidge Secondary School will utilize thc Millennium Trail and Square to
provide cnntp participants with spccial d�y Irips lo the lrail. Ca�np participants will enjay
a day which would include hikes, pliysical activities, pienics, interpretative trails and
education. The trail will educate the camp particip,vils aboul Pickering's past, present
nnd envisioned future and would also provide camp participanu w�th the opportunity for
physical nctivity a�id fun.
Other programs thnt could be developed and implcmcnted for yoWh include n Waterfront
Youth Rollerblading Club, �Vatcrfront Youth Ilikcrs Group, Youth Iceskating Program
ete. These progmms would enable youth to interact a•ith one anolher socially �ahile
participating in organiud physical acti��ity which �eould encouragc furthcr skill
development and fun. Art and creative programs «ould also be implemenled and could
include: WmerGont Youth Construclive Crcations, Waicrfront Youth Art Appreciation.
Pickering's Youth Exploralion Club etc. These programs ��ould focus on artistic anJ
creative activilies. These creations co�ld be incorporated into the Millennium trail anJ
would showcnse youth's contribulions to thc hlillennium Trail.
'Ihese programs and cvents highlightcd a•ould encourege yoWh ta patticipate in �he
communiry in a posilivc, productive, safc and appropriate manner w•hilc at the samc time
encouruging mid Costering the devclopment of a hcalthy nnd positivc sclC-e:tecm.
Advance Canadion innovation thut »ill bcnefit indfv(duals nnd communitie�
contributing to our collcctive w•cll-bc(ng
Enhanced apprecialion of our collective cullural heritage, including a flourishing arts
communiry, presenls a set of social bcnefits that ma/ bc reflected in thc general quality of
life. Fcelings of shared o«nership are acknowledgcd to have a positive affect upon the
crime rnte. Indeed, a public stake in visual and perfarmance nrt, both in the creation and
display has p�oven to bc a potent factor in the redudion of social stress. A eibrant,
dynamic und living accessible wnterfront enhunces residents end visitors lifesryle, well-
being and quulity of life.
M active investment in nrts nnd culture, recrention, health and exercise brings a healthy
retum for a community. The creation of a unique waterfront Ihat incorporota spiritual,
cultural, rccrentiunal, natural and artistic aspects in addition 10 a physicnl construct will
ultimately be�ie�t not only the Town of Pickering but the world. The Millennium Trail
will ofCer the community a myriad of additionnl opportunities to explore and celcbrate
Pickering's culturc.
Encouroge Canadians and ather pcople� ot tde world to explore our vut couotry
and tt� natural aod cultural diversity
Pickering's Millennium Trail will become a tourist anrnction for not only local residents
but visitors hom around the world. The Millennium Trail will encourage people to be
active while instrumental in motivuting people to explore Pickering's natural and cultural
diversiry. The public square, interprelative vails, boardwalks, tourism information
centres, pazks, water pazks, greenspace, restaurants, shops and txd and breakfazt facilities
will draw residents and visilors to explore Pickering's Waterfront. Activities such as
rolletblading, rutming, walking, cycling, boating, fishing, windsurfing artistic and cultural
forums, special events, festivals and wildlife viewing all oUer significant tourism
opportunilies. 71ie divcrsiry of activities nvailable to pcople lo pfuticipate in along the
Millennium Waterfront oUcrs unique tourism opportunities Cor Pickering. Promotion of
the Millennium Trail Ihrough interpretativc trails, information pamphlets, education
centres, tourism infortnation centres, intemet, and signage will ensure people around the
warld are awazc oCPickering's unique nalural nnd cultural Jivcrsity.
Pickering is a vibrant cosmopalilan community wiih n divcrsc rcprcscnlalion of cultural
nnd artistic buckgrounds. Ethno•cultuml awarencss forums and artistic and cultural
events piny a si6nificunt role in the community aell•being and quality of life of Pickering
residents. The development af a htillcnnium Trail prescnts Pickcring the opponunity to
creute both an educational expr.rience for uscrs, and to define our Municipaliry widiin a
healthy, desirnble context by incorporaling elemcnts of our cuhural and natural history.
Thcrc is ulso the opportunity far Ihc community lo utilizc thc Millcnnium Trail and
Square for community ���alcrfront cvcnts. Divcrsc cthnic groups and community
organi7ntions would be inviled ta parlicipate in Ihe cvcnt and showc�se Ihcir culWrcs.
Displays providing informatiun, samples of their uniquc foad, crafls ete. a�ould be
acccssible for all residents and visitors to vicw and experience. The residenls of
Pickering and visitors benefit �t thcy are provided the opportunily to explarc and
discover the divcrse culturcs that are rcprescnled wilhin Pickering.
Thus, the Millennium Trail and Square, enhanced by high calibre oF works of art and
opportunity for multicullural expression and nppreciation, will be n vehicle Ihrough
which Pickering, will innovativcly, cxhibil an apprecintion of its heritage, its history, its
culturnl diversity - as well as pay tribute to the arts in such a way ag to provide for each
and every user of the �vatcr&ant trail and square, u warm, enlightening, enriching, and
unique experience.
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ATTACH1dIFl�'� 2
PROJEC'f GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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"LET US BE UNIQUE"
Few Ontario wnterfronts pay tribute to their pazt. LET US BE UMQUEI
Let us pay tribute to our Past, Let us create a Place.
We cannot reproduce what has been lost, but we can represent many elements of the
history of Pickering's eazlier Waledront. LET US BE UNIQUE!
Let us pny tribute to our Present. Let us create a Plnce.
To the diverse cultures which fortn Pickering's Cultural Mosaic, to the industries, tFe
commerce, the recreation and the environment, let us pay tribuu to our Present by
creuting a higher quality af life.
By using good design, sculptural and nrtistic elements such as large represenlational
scuipture, murals, and/or scries of carvings, a•e can crcale a betler sense of Place, nnd a
higher quality of life.
Thcse same elemenis can bc uscd for signage, washrooms, arcas for Ihc physically
chnllenged, seating, cntranccs, pusageµ�ays, gatcways, gardens and perfortning arcas.
LET US BE UNIQUEI
We in Pickcring have a rich anJ largcly uniapped resourcc, OUR ARTISTS. Thcy can
create images that will capture our past, enrich our prescm and cnlighten futuro
generations. WE ARE UNIQUE!
Let us pay tribule to the future. Let us crcate a place!
We can have a unique Icgacy. Future gencrations will know Ihat at �he new millennium,
Pickering did value its past and did pay tribute to its prescnt. The people of Pickering did
crente a place. The people of Pickering did creale their Vision. TIi6Y WERE UNIQUE!
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Thc Pickering Millennium T�ail is the Town of Pickering's Millennium Project.
It is aligned wilh the adopted "vision" for Pickering's Waterhont:
TFe Pic�Fering Walerjron! should crcalc o dkfJncl.rense ojPlaca Thls sense
musl be narlured by nol only ou� hnilagc and unlqae natura! sening, buf
ako by whaf Ihe walerjron� reprurnu !o Plckering resldents ond vlsltars oj
oll agrs and abilllles
(n May 1997, the Mayor's Tazk Force on Pickering's Waterfront waz established, with
Mr. David Steele eppointed ns chair, and Mr. Craig Bamford and Mr. Nick Eyles as ca-
chein. The mandete of the Task Force was ta develop "an in-depth vision for the
evolution of the Town's waterfronP'. To carry out this mandate, a steering comminee
was established, with wide-spread representation Gom community associations, scrvice
clubs, the Pickering Harbour Company, On�ario Hydro, the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, the Waterfront Regeneration Tnut and the Town of Pickering.
Over 100 people pariicipated on various subcomminees established by the Steering
Committee, including subcommittces on the environment, trails, park design, marinas,
and heritage/history/arts.
The Mayor's Task Force presented an interim rcport to Council in October 1997. In early
1998, sWff held a series of mcctings with T�sk Force membcrs to discuss Ihe interim
repoA, focusing on environmcnl and slormwnter management issucs; parks, trails and
public art; und pinnning nnd economic development. The mcclings a•cre vcry useful in
providing input to thc Task Forcds Final Rcport.
Pickering's Millennium Trail is a ca�alyst that will Iead lo the creation of Pickering's
watcrGont vision.
The Canadian Millennium Partncrship Program wns inilimcd to encourage Canadinns to
create iniliatives that cxplore our heritage, ccicbr�ic our achievcmcnts, build on our fulure
nnd Icuve e lasting legacy.
Pickering's Millennium Trail is a echicle through which Pickcring will innovalivciy
exhibit on appteciation of its heritage, its hislory, and its cultural Jivcrsily.
Pickering's Millennium Trail .... Iets us bc unique. Pickering's Millennium Trail will be
Pickering's unique lasting Icgacy. Fulure generalions will know that at the new
millennium, Pickcring did value its past and did pay tribute to i�s present. 71ie pcoplc of
Pickering did create a place. The pcople of Pickering did treate their Vision. TIIEY
WERE UNIQUEI
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Community Support and Involvement
'Iliero hes been trcmendaus communiry iatere::, participation end support for ►he
development of Pickering's Millennium Trail. The Millennium Ad•Hoc Committee was
established with wide participation and :�presentation from U�e community. Committee
memlxrs Mdrea Graham, Dorscy James, Tom Mohr, Edword Falkenberg, and John
Sabean have made major contributions in the preparation of the Canudian Millennium
Pettnership Grant application by submining reports by Pickering's Art and Herilage
Commineav (which will be nttached to the final grant applica►ion). Reprcsentatives on
the Millotuiiu:r. Ad•Hoc Committee total nver 40 individuals rcpresenting various
communiry organi7ations, service clubs. local artists, private sector and key stakeholders
involved in the waterGont. The fcllowing nre Pickering's Millennium Ad-Hoc
Comminee members:
MILLENNIUM TRAIL AD•HOC COMMITTEE
NAME REPRESENTING
Councillor Mark Holland
Mnyor Wayne Arthurs
Councillor poug Dickerson
Councillor David Pickles
Tom Mohr
Mdren Grahazn
John Sabean
Edwnrd Falkenberg
David Steele
Cmig Bamford
Lurry Field
1im Dyke
Paui Kellend
1im Grady
Dave lohnson
Dnvid Stone
Scott Staples
Dorsey Jumcs
David Green
Marilyn Hedge
Sten Muir
Murtay Carson
Terry White
David Home
Chairman
Town of Pickering
Town of Pickering
Toµn of Pickering
Pickcring Historica) Saciery
PincRidge Arts Council
f Icrilagc Pickering
Artist
WalcrCront 2001 Taskforcc
WalerGont 20001 Taskforce
Toronto Region Conurvotion Authoriry
Frcnchman's Uay Yacht Club
Easl Shore Communiry Association
Pickering Lions Club
Thc Frcnchman's Bay Festival
Pickering Rotary Club
Pickering Rolary Club
Arlist
Pickcring Rotary Club
Day Watch
Pickering 2000 Millcnnium Committee
Bay Watch
Urock East Communiry Associnlion
Pickering/Ajex Citiuns Together
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Scott Murray West Rouge Canoe Club
Mgcla durlesky West Rouge Canoe Club
Dan Purdy West Rouge Canoe Club
Lynda Oikawa West Rouge Canoe Club
Christophor Gurlesky West Rouge Cance Club
Pat 0'Brien Onterio Power Genemtion Pickering Nuclear
Tom Smert Ontario Power c;enerotion Pickering Nuclear
Ross Bemetl Pickering Hydro
deraldino (3oudie Rougemoun� Community Association
Herold Hough Pickering Harbour
Bemie Lunmer Swans Marina Ltd
Oill Boyes Pickering Public Library
Victor Ford Victor Ford & Associates Inc.
E��erett Buntsma Director of Parks and Facilities
Slephen Reynolds Town of Pickering
Tom Melymuk Town oC Pickering
This project has generated excitement, enihusiasm and participation from the communiry.
Attached arc letters oCsupport along with a petition with over 1000 signatures supporting
Pickering's Millennium Trail (lettcrs of support and peritian will be annched to the final
grant application).
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Now t6e project b intended to provide lo�ting btnetita to the communiry
Pickering's Millennium Waterfront Trail Nill provide lasting benefits to the community
for many generetions to follow. The cammuniry will benefit from Pickering's
Millennium Traii as it's unique components such as the MiUennium Square, parks,
greenspaces, trnils, meeting places, interpretntive irails, and education centre wili offer
individuals opportunities lo enhunce, foster and further develop a higher quality of life.
To best demonstrate the lasting benefits that thc Pickering Millennium Trail will have on
the communiry, it is necessnry to examine the direct benefils that will be derived from ihe
additional opportunities the Millennium Trail will provide to the communiry. 7liese
direct benefits include improved quality of life, creation of sUOng families and healU�y
communities, balanced human development, ecological survival and significent economic
benefits.
I�proved auaNtv of life
• Arts and Culture, Recreation, fitness, sporis build self•esteem and positive self-
image - foundntions lo personal qualiry of life
• Aris and Culture, Recreatian, fitness, sports and active living ull enhance overall
health and well•being • cri�ical to personal qua�iry of life
• Recreation, parks, fitness, spotu and ans and crlture enh�nce life satisfaclion
levels
• Recreation, Arts and culture, filness, sports enhance perceived quality of life • for
individuals, familics and communitics
• Recrenlion, sports, filness anJ arts anJ culture nurturcs groNth, ucquisilion of life
skilis and independent living for thuse wiih a Jisabilily
Creat(on ofelrone temifles anJ heallhv communiNes
• Familics that play together - stay togclher. Childrcn and �•oulh rcmain wnnccteJ;
couplcs that shnre Icisure inlcresls are more likcly to stay logcther
• Recreation and parks are ollcn thc calalyst that build strang, self-sufficicnt
communilies
• Culture helps people underslanJ �heir neighbours, thcir his�ory nnd thcir
environment
• Recreation, arts nnd culture, sports and fitncss bui�d pndc in the community
Balanced Human Devclopment
• Recreation, Arts and Culture, filness, sports arc essential to the development of
children nnd youth:
- development of mator skilis
- development of social skills
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- development of intellectual capacities end concepts
• Parks and natwal environments have great spiritual meaning for many - azts and
culturc is a significant wey of exploring spiritualiry
• Recrcation, Arts end Culture, 5tness, sports provides the opportunities for ndults
to develop their full holistic polentiel (physical, social, creative, intellectual and
spiritual)
Fcoloeicai Surviv�l
. Arts end culture is ono of Ihe best ways of expressing the spirituality of the land,
thereby, encouraging stewardship ethics
• Green spaces protcet habitat, biodiversity and ecological integrity
• Outdoor recreation is onc of thc best approaches to enviroiunental education - a
key to long term sustainability
• Traii und pathway systems save energy and protect nir qualiry by encoureging
non•motoriud trunsportation
SloniReant EconomicAl Benetit�
• Recreation, arts and culture, sports and fitness are the utuactions thet draw
tourism
Therefore, the IaSting bene�is �hat inJividuals will derive Gom Pickcring's Millennium
Tmil will posilively impact not only the indiviJual but ulso the community as it «�ill
enable Pickering to further develop az a"tlealthy" Community. Since a"Hcalthy"
community adopts nnd implements n holis�ic approach to «•eli•bcing, the community
recognizes ihnt sociai, economic and environmental heal�h arc all intcgral componcnts of
ensuring a"Ilealthy" community. Since the implementation of Pickering's Ileallhy
Community Initiative in 1997, this halistic approach to wcll•bcing has incrcased ihe
community's resilience and capaciry to work togc�hcr taward its own well-bcing.
Clearly the benefits derived from Pickering's Millennium Trail suppon the holistic
npproach to well-being and Ihe importancc of devcloping, mainlaining and cnhnncing a
"henithy" communiry. It is c��idcnt �hat �he numcrous socinl, economic and
environmental bcnefits derived Gom Pickcring's bfillcnnium Trail will bc fclt and
appreciuted by not only thc currcnt generalion bul many generations in thc fulure.
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OPERATIONAL PLAN
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PROJECT ACTIVITIES
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• Dcs� and Constructfon Timcl[nc
1) Coaceptual Design Phase September t998 fo April 1999
• theming exercise with Citiun's Comminee and Town
• detailedsurveyofexistingconditions
• extent and uope of development projects
• prcliminary co�t estimation
• extensive input from Citiun's Comminee
• input from the Toronto Regional Conservation Authoriry
• approval by Pickering Council
• Committee repons Crom Cidzens Ad Hoc Camminee
Z) Fundiog Program February 1999 to July 1999
• npplication to the Canada Millcnnium Partnership Program
• reviews with potential sponsors such u Ontario Hydro and the Rolnry Ciub
• coordination with other planncd and polential waterfront develapment projects
such us Liverpool Road µ•orks, sucet lighling upgr�des and harbour
redevclopment
3) Detailed Design Phase August 1999 to December 1999
• rescarch on materials and specialty item manufacturen
• detnil design of"speciul features" such u scaNall, elevatcJ boarJwalk,
lighthouse, wachroom/changcraom builJing, umbrcllasanJ pavilions
• conslruclion draa�ings, dctails anJ spccifications (layout, �rading, ulililics,
electricni, pianting, etc.)
• soil testing
• incorporolion of an camponenu
• delailed cost estimalion
• preparc tender package
4) Tendering nnd Approvals December 1999 to dinrch 2U00
• advertise and administer �ender with contrac�on
• uddenda and aµ�urd of tender
• apply for and oblain appro��als for permils such as building pertnits and
regulating development wilhin the Iloodline, ctc.
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� Construction Phase April 2000 to FebruAry 2001
• prcparation end approval of shop drewings for "special feanues"
• environmentel protection measures such as erosion convol
• initial focus on Millennium Square fowdations and footings, and opening new
seclions of Wnterfront Treil (paihwey in Frenchmen's Boy West Pa�k and
Millennium Boardwalk)
• general constn:ction
• convact adminisvation and ehange orden
+ naturalimtion plantings by citium
• inclusion of art und heritage projects
• citiun involvement in environmental improvements
. possible conswction tour for citiuns und other supporting businesses and
communiry organi�tiom
• focus on installing prefabricated items (light standards, bencha, waterpfay
features, etc.)
• geneml complelion of construclion
• fine•tuning, testing and finishing
6) Coostruction Completion Dtarch 2001
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How t6e results of t6e project will be measured
71rc rcsuits of the project will be measured by ihe successful accomplishment of goals
and objatives specific to improved quality of life / balanced human development,
crcation of strong femilies and healthy communities, hisi,i�cal, environmenta! and
multicultural awareness end significnnt economic benefib. 'Ihesc goals and objectives
have been created to enable Pickering to meazurc, evalunte and analyu the positive and
lazting benefits of Pickering's Millcnnium Trail to older adulls, adults, you�h, children
and fumilies.
Im[rroved Oualitv of Life /Balanced Human Development
Oldcr Adult�lAdulb
ObjceNve
To promote active living, physical activity and the concept of art and culture among
adults 19 years and older.
Cools
I. To anract older adulu and aJults to visit and participate in activities at the
Millennium Trail, Millennium Square, Oeach and Play areas.
2. Eslablish titillcnnium Trail physical aclivity groups (i.c. running group, cyciing
group, walking group) Ihat will increue !he participation of older adults and adults.
3. Provide Wnterfront Spccial F.venl oppartunities at thc lfillcnnium Trril �hat im�olve
physical activity and active living and increase panicipation of older adults and
adults.
4. Providc Watcrfrom Spccial E��ent opportunilies al ihc 1lillennium Trail «hich «•ill
invol��c Art and Culmrc (i.e. fesli��Is, concerts in ihc pazk) anJ incrcase participation
ofolder adults and aJults in arts and cultural acli�•ities.
You16
obJartve
To promote active living, physical activiry and the cancept of art and culture among
youth between 13 • 19 years of age.
GoaLr
1. Attracl youth to participate in acti�•ities at the Millennium Trnil, Millennium Square,
Deach and Play areaa.
2. Eslablish Millennium Trail physical activity groups (i.e, running, hiking, cycling,
rolletbinding, ice skating group, beach volleyball) that aill incre�se the participation
of youth.
3. Provide Wolerfront Special E��ent opportunitics at thc Millennium Trail Ihat will
involve physical activiry and acti�•c living and will auract youth.
4. Provide Waterf'ront Special Event opponwiliea at Ihe Millennium Trail that will
involve M and Culhue (i.e. festivals, concerts in lhe Park) and will attrect youth to
participate.
Cdildrcn
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To promote active living, physical activity and the concept of urt and culture among
youth between I-12 years of age.
Coolr
I. AtUact the participation of childrcn at the Miilenniwn Trail Waterpark and
Playground arcav.
2, ptiract children panicipation nt Ihe Millennium Trail Waterpark, Playground end
Traila by providing day trips to Town of Pickering summer camps pariicipants.
3. Provide Wutcrfront Special Event opponunities at the htillennium Trail �hat will
involve M and Culture (i.e. festivals, conceru in the Pnrk) and wili attract children to
participate in these activities.
Creation of strong families and healthy communities
obJecrtve
To promote !he participation of family and ihe communiry at thc M1lillennium Trail.
Goalt
i. To altract families to visit Ihe 1lillennium Trail.
2. To nluact communiry mcmtxrs and visilors to participaic in and visit ihc hlillcnnium
Trail.
3. To atiract community groups, scrvicc clubs, privalc scctor, volunlccrs and kcy
walerfront smkcholdcrs lo «otk mgcthcr �nd Jc��elop Pickering's btillcnnium Trail.
Historical, Environmentnl und M1tulticulturnl Awareness
obJcrrtvc
To promole and increase the awazeness of Pickering's historical, environmenlal und
multicultural identity.
Coal
1, Attract Pickering rcsidents to visit Ihe Millennium Trail that highlighls Pickering's
historical, environmental and mullicultural idcntity.
2. Provide tours of the Millennium Trail that highlights Pickering's his�orical,
environmental and cultural identity to Pickering residents (thtough summer camp
programs, youth programs, ��•alking groups).
3. To demonstrate an increasc in �wareness and knowledse of Pickering's historical,
environmental and/or multicullural ideNity nmong Ihosc who visit the Millennium
Treil.
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Obfecrlvt
To promote and lncrwse the economic development in the Pickering Community ..
Goals
l. To increase the number of tourists to the Pickering Communiry.
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Torget Audience (w6o will prrNciprte, who will benefit)
Porsons of nll eges and abilities will parlieipate and be involved in Pickering's
Millennium Waterfront Trail. The diversity of activities available for pcople la
participate in along lhe waterfront will ensure participation of older adults, ndults, youth,
children and persons ��rith disabilities. In Pickering, this would provide over 10,068 older
adults, 38,689 adults, I1,124 yau�h nnd 19,108 children with thc opportunity to become
involved in activities and events provided es pnrt of Pickering's Millennium Trail. In
light of thoro being no fee atmched to Pickering's Millennium Trail and Square, it will
nlso be accessible for persons with limiled financiel resources. Activities available to
people to participnte ut the waterfront such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, boating,
fishing, bicycling, rollerblading, running, walking and hiking will benefit members of the
communiry interested in physical activiry.
There is alw proven proficiency of the arts to infortn, communicate, educate, entertain,
stimulate, inspire, enlighten, fascinate, delight and enchant persons of ali nges. The
development of Pickering's Millennium Walerfront Trail where festiva!s, community
events, and aris and cultural events will be facilitated µill, thcrefore, provide
oppoRunilics for all�individuals to experience these benefits and provide an outlet for
self•expression thut would othenvise bc denicd.
Clcarly, Pickering's Millennium WaterGont Trnil µ•ill benefit everyone as persons of all
ages and obilitics will utilize Pickcring's walerGont uail. Sina the trail will link a�ith
neighbouring communities, thc trail «•ill bc enjoycd by Pickcring's population of 86,000,
Ajex's populnlion oC 64,430, Durham Region's population of 458,885 nnd Toronto's
population of 2,385,42L (Please refcr to Charls I and 2 for spccific demographics for
Pickering und surrounding municipalitics bascd an Stalistic Canada 1996 Census).
To ensure Pickering's waterfronl Irail is accessible to all cammuni�y residents, ihe design
of all Uails will be done wilh full public participation and support and will lake inlo
considcretion Ihe diverse nccJs of all communiry residents: c.g. histerinns, naturalis�s,
runners, walkers, rollerbladers, cyclists and persons with disabilities.
Chert 1: Plckering Demographics (from Stal(slfca CanaJn 1996 Cen�u�)
Tolol Populalbn 78,989
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Toronto
Total Populalloo =ags��2�
Ajas
Tatal Populallao 61,IJ0
Durhum Region (Ajax, I3rock, Clnrington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog,
1Vhitby, Uxbridg?)
Tolal Populatlon aSa,8D5
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How Ihe Project will be promotrd/commun(cated to t6e communily?
As a mejor component of "Pickering 2000" celebrations, Pickering's Millennium Trail
will be included in promotional meterial for year long millennium events and activilies
H�hich aze being kicked-off luly i, 1999. Pickering will be receiving thc otTiciel and
exciting designation of"Cennda's Only Millennium City" during Pickering's Millennium
New Years celebrntions occurring December 31,1999 and January 1,1000.
Clearly, the promotion of Pickering's Millennium Wntedront trail is key to the success of
ihe Millennium Trail. To ensure the Millennium Trail is visited and frequented not anly
by residents but also visitors from across the world, the development of a marketing
stmtegy is critical. Promoting the Millennium Trail involves tivee main actions:
• Increuse resident's knowledge of walerhont oppartunities, particularly among pcople
living north of Highway 401
. Establish a comprehensive program to draw residents and visitors to Pickcring's
Millennium Trail. This cnn be accomplished ttvough numerous pramolional venues:
a) Media relenses distributed to nll newspapers in Toronto and Durhnm Region;
b) Participation in a new Ontario govcrnment tourism progrnm (new standardiud
signuge near the 401 cxits iden�ifyir.g tourism attractions located ut that exit).
Pickering requires a tourism boath at u location close to the 401 to direct pcople to
oppropriate lourist locations. The proposed location is adjacent to the West Shore
Community Centre in conjunction with esWblishing an education facility;
c) Communiry pagc advcnising in the Ajan-Pickering News Adveniser;
d) Promotion on the Town of Pickcring's Community Electronic Display Uoard;
e) Promotionnl muterial includcd in the Town af Pickering progrnm brochures which ;ue
distributed to over 44,000 households in Pickering thrce times a ycar;
� Television segmenu aired on Rogcrs Cable and Shaw Cable community channcls;
g) Signagc and banncrs distributcd Ihroughout the Toun of Pickcring;
h) Crention of promotional brochures to distribute at all Town facilities, cvents,
programs, schools, Scniors Centres, etc.;
i) Creation of a Millennium Trail componcnt on ihe Town o( Pickering's intemct sitc
which would allow pcople Gom nround the a�orld to vicw the Trail and acquire
infortnation regnrding the Trail;
j) Crention of n promotianal brochure to be distributed to Ontario Tourism agcnts in the
urea
• Following improvements to the channel entrance, a new tourism promotion cun be
Inunched in thc media targeted to the Canadian und American boating �ourist market.
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A'�TACHMENT 4
PROJECT FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
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PICKERING'S MILLENNIUM WATERFRONT
Preliminary (oft Estimate A�«a aor�i �o, tqqq
The following cost estimate is for the supply and instelletion of proposed facilities es described
in 1999 dollen.
Other costs esaociated with such development, but not irxluded hcre, arc project administration
end tendering costs, consulling and detail design fees, environmenial assessmenb, permits and
opprovals, operating wsts (i.e. Hydro eleciricity, water), meinlenance costs, securiry, etc. Also
not included ere undelertnined special struclural costs associated with constNCting foundations
and footings on e dynamic beach parlicularly reloting to'Millennium Square'.
For the purposes of the Canade Millennium Partnersliip Progrem funding applicalion the extent
of thie costing is from south of the proposed Liverpool Road cul•de•sae to the east end of the
proposed boardwalk in Alex Robertson Park, as well as the areat of Frenchmen's Bay West Park
south of Sunrise Avenue and cast of West Shorc Boulevard.
1) Millennium Square
Unit
Ifem Deacriplion E�t. Qty. Unit Price F,ztension
a Concrete "Seawall" 4I m S 400 S 16,400
(Lake Ontario shoreline)
b Atmorstone protection JO m S I,000 S 30,000
(two tiercd, 2 to 4 loi�ne sized
stones, lake Ontario
shoreline)
c Concrete "Seawall" and metal l0 m f I,000 S 30,000
railings (Frenchmon's Dny
shoreline), plus
accommodetions for future
. water laxi docking
d Liverpool Road bridge
/ lrensilion area
• concrete rctnining walls I S m S 750 S 11,250
with metal railings
. concreu sidewnik 135 sq. m f 70 E 9,450
• concrete barcier curb 18 m S 90 S],420
. permunent metal bollards 2 each S 400 5 800
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• removable, lockable metel 7 each S 600
bollerde
• Improved peving overley 270 sq, m S SO
on the bridge and Irnnsition
areas on both sides of ihe
bridge (assumed to be
concrete but eould be other
materiels)
c pcmorstone protection 25 m S 400
(Hydro Marsh shoreline)
f Granular and heevy duty
concrete bese
• Liverpool Road transition 14J sq. m S 90
area
• lighthnu�e / water taxi I50 sq. m S 90
dock erea
• cafd atea 240 sq. m S 90
• service access 225 sq. m S 90
• Millennium Squaze 722 sq. m S 90
g Decorative paving overlay 1600 sq. m f 75
(i.e. coarse Mosaic tile or
quality pavers • examining
altematives to reduce cosu)
h Orientetion map paving 70 sq, m S 200
(i.e. fine mosaic iile)
i Orientalion mep kiosk lump S 7,500
(concrele core with sum
changeable infonnation
panels)
j Umbrella shelters 7 each S 7,000
(heavy duty metal swcturcs)
k Benches (i.e. Du Mor "bench 8 each S 2,000
)2", 2.4 m lon6)
I Permenent melal bollards 35 cach S A00
m Bollard lights I S each S 4,000
(i.e, Lumca "MT400•C")
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S 13,500
S 10,000
S 12,600
S I3,500
S 21,600
S 20,250
S 64,980
S 120,000
S 21,000
S 10,000
S 49,000
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(i,e. Meglin "45 gallon")
o Bicycle lakup�
(i.e. l.andscape S Wcturcs
"loop ruk")
p Directiowl end informntion
signage
q Relocation of Iransformer,
eleclrical power supply and
lockable reeeptacics
� Water eupply I+nc and
' drinking fountain
s Fumiture for cafE area
t Faclor for ranovals and
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lump S I5,000 S 15,000
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Iump S 25,000 S 25,000
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each S 5,000 E 5,000
lump S 7,500 S 7,500
sum
S 10,000
Subtolal S 617,250
2) Miliennium Boardwalk nnd Beach
Un(t
Item DacripNon Est. Qh�. Unit Price Eztension _
e Eleveted boardwalk
. composite boardwalk 2A50 sq. m f 75 S 183,750
surfeting (i.e. TREX
38 x 184 x 4880 mm)
• pressure•trcated wood 2450 sq. m S45 S I 10,250
understruclure
. tonctete footings 100 each 3300 S 30,000
(assume specing every 3 m,
1.35x0.3x4.9=2cu.m
X S 150 = S 300 cach.)
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. wncrcte foo�ings lump S 43,000 f 45,000
(3 m deep piles) d per sum
TRCA recommendetion for
150 m o[ low-lying bartier
bexh
b Concrcte trensidans with B each S 1,150 S 9,200
ramps into the sand
(6.0 m long x 2.4 m wide
x approx. 0.45 m high and
0.3 m bclow grede)
c Concrcte bench peds
epprox. volume: 3.0 x 1.2 x 6 each 5475 S 3,480
O.Sm°2.9cu.mxE150
d Bencha (i.e. Du Mor "bench 8 each S I,B00 S 14,400
32",1.8 m long)
e Oarbege rcceptaclee 10 each S 400 S 4,000
(i.e. Maglin "45 gollan")
f Direclional and infonnation Iwnp f I5,000 S I5,000
signage �sum
g Light standards 35 cach S 5,000 S 175,000
(i.e, Lumca "LS•2312")
h Conduit and wiring 495 m S 27 S 13,765
I Deach volleyball court� 2 each S I,500 S],000
(posu,net,court edge
delineation)
Subtotal S 606,4d5
3) Beach Pavilions
Unit
Item Descriptian Esl Qtv. Unit Price _ F.xtcn�ton
a Basic pavilion struclures 4 each S 7,500 S 30,000
(steel posu and rooQ
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b Concrcte pad with remq (nto 8 eech S 660 f 5,280
the sand
(S.Sx4.Ox0,2m-4.4cu.m
x S 130)
c Conneoting boardwelk
• composite boardwalk 57 sq. m E75 S 4,275
surfecing (i.e. TREX
38 x 184 x 4880 mm)
• prcssure•treated wood 57 sq. m S45 S 2,565
understructuro
d Pavilion lighting 4 each S 2,500 S 10,000
e Enclosure walls and fixtures I each S 50,000 S 50,000
Cor iwo seasonal washrooms
f Factor for water and sanitary lump S 10,000 S 10,000
connection sum
g Heavy dury picnic tebles 7 each S 2,000 S 14,000
(i.e. Lendscepe Structures
"Poly config. 4")
Sublolrl S 126,120
4) Water Play Beach
Unit
Item Deuripdon F.sl. Qrv. Unll Price Extcnslon
a Granular end concrete baze 245 sq. m S 75 S 22,050
b Non•slip cushioned surfecing 245 sq. m S 90 S 22,050
c Spray katures and activalors lump S 77,435 S 77,435
sum
d Drainage system (calch lump f 10,000 S 10,000
basins, lines, snnd sump) sum
e Umbrella shelters 2 each f 7,000 S 14,000
(hsevy duty metal slructures)
Sublolal S 141,535
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� Sand Plpy Beach
Unit
Ilem Dacrintion E�t. Qh�. Unit Priee Exiendon
a Group swings I cach S 18,300 f 18,300
(i.e. Dynamo "Biggo Trto")
b Pyramid ride i each S 14,450 f 14,450
(i.e, Dynamo "Apollo")
c Sand diggen 3 eaeh S I,500 S 4,500
(i.e. [,endscape Slruclures
"Supencoop")
Subtotcl S 37,250
� EnvironmenlalImprovements
Unit
Ilem Descrintion Est. Qry. Unil Price Exlenslon
a Nawralization Plaming
� Celiper irees, shrub lump S 50,000 S 50,000
ntessing, native grasses, sum
etc,
b Northshorelineslabilizeiion
(Hydro Marsh)
� Annorstone and lump S 50,000 S 50,000
bioengineering tre��ment sum
for approxima�ely I50 m
c Enhencement of fish lump S 4,000 4,000
hebitet in Hydrn Marsh sum
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• 7) Hydro Mareh Boardwalk and lnterpretive Lookout
Unit
Ilem De�eriptlon Eal. Qry. Unit Priee E:�cn�lon
a Boerdwalk ovcr send
• (3.3 m wide) •
• composite boardwaik 85 sq. m S TS S 6,375
surfeeing (i.e. TREX
38 x 184 x 4680 mm)
• pressurc•ireated wood 85 sq. m S 45 S],825
underetructure
b Boerdwalk over water
(3.] m wide)
. wmposite boardwalk 92 sq. m S 75 S 6,900
sudacing (i.a TREX 78 x
164 x 4880 mm)
� pressure•Vcated wood 92 sq. m S 45 S 4,140
underslructure
. submerged foolings 10 each S S00 S 5,000
(assume spacing every 3 m)
c Interpretive area platform
• composite boardwalk 50 sq. m S 75 S 3,750
surfacing (i.e. TREX )6 x
184 x 4880 mm)
• pressure•treoted SO sq. m f 45 S 2,250
understrucwre
• meta) railings 36 m S 200 S 7,200
• submerged footings I G cach f 500 S 8,000
(assume spacing every 3 m)
d Eleveted loakout
• wood swcture and stnirs, lump S50,000 550,000
metal railings suin
Sublol�l 5 97,440
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8) Art Unit
Ilem Dae►latlon E�t. Qrv. Unil Priee E:Ienslon
a Kinetic sculpture for S 40,000
Millennium Squere
(Mtlfennfum Trce by Ron and Lynda Uaird)
b Factor for miscellaneoue S 160,000
weterRont art and herilage
projecb
Sublol�l S 200,000
9) Frenchman's Day West Park
Unit
Item Dacriplton Eet. Qtv. Unit P►ice Ettension
a Chengtrooms / waslvooms � 10 sq. m S 545 60,000
building
b Perking area for JO can lump sum IS,000
c Marsh lookout and boardwalk I lump sum 10,000
d Naturolimlion planting and lump sum 25,000
wildflower planling
e Water taxi dock I lump sum 10,000
f Seating erea lump sum 10,000
g Marsh rehabilita�ion lump swn 8,000
h Enhencement of fish hubitat lump sum 4,000
in Frrnchman's Elay
i New section of WaterGont 2G5 lin. m S 80 21,200
Treil (3.5 m widc esphail
pathway)
j Other pethway improvemeNs lump sum I5,000 ,
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end manh lookoul (lighling for
the romeinder of the Wat Spit
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40,000
I Fectorforrcmovals,clean•up, lumpsum 10,000
end rcpair of fencing
m Site Nmiturc, banches and lump sum 8���
pienic tables
n Servicingcostsforchangeroom lumpsum 20,000
/ washroom building
Subtot�l S 256,200
10) Lighthouse
Unit
Item De�crtption Fsl Qty Unit Priee Exlens(on
a Basic lighthouse structure (top Iwnp S 100,000 S 100,000
iloar height I S m, foolprinl sum
azea )4 m1 including a non•
nevigational light fcoture)
Sublolal SI0�,000
SUBTOTAL S 1,286,240
Compaction anJ Materials Tcsting Allo�vance S 10,000
Contingency allowance Q 5% S I 14,812
TOTAL CORE PROJECTS EXCLUDING GST S 2,411,052
OST Q 3% (Municipal Rate) S 72,332
70TAL CONSTRUC7'ION COSTS (including fuctor for GST) S 2,483,38i
DESIGN CONSULTANT'S FEF.S S 109,650
(lacludea tector for sub consult�nb fces)
CST Q 3% (Municipal Rate) on kes S J,I90
OVEfULL TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST, FEES AND GST S 2,596,324
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q,uartcrly srtakdown o�E�ly[nrii�ures/Coiufruction and Assocla�cd Dtslgn Fccs (lnrludtng
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Aprll 20, 1999
1) Defailed Design $ 32,250
• August, September, October 1999
2) Detailed Design, Approvals and Tendering S 32,250
. November, December, Januury 1999 — 2000
3) Tendering, Approvals and Construction Start $ 230,000
. February, Murch, April 2000
4) Construction S 930,000
. Mey, June, July 2000
5) Construction S 976,800
• August, September, Octobcr 2000
' � Consiruction $ 295,000
• Novcmber, Dcccmber, January 2000 • 2001
� Coostruction Completion / Project Completion S 100,000
• February, March 2001
OVERALL TOTAL S 2,596,300
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