“I often said to people until we deal with the drainage issues at Weaver Park we could not forward with the plan.”
That was Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers speaking on the Weaver Park master plan. The plan was presented to the Governance and Priorities Committee at the July 15 meeting. Through the master plan, site analysis was conducted and a drainage assessment of the site. One of the key design moves that can be found in the master plan includes a large wetland created for stormwater management.
The city, through the master plan is also looking at different ways to utilize the space.
“How do we integrate it into daily life, school tours regularly, having people have the ability to enjoy the park space, similar to bud miller with a little smaller, more rustic,” said Aalbers.
There were also a series of engagement sessions. Held with the public, stakeholders and Lloydminster council which had discussions centered on a few key topics:
- Overall fit of the proposed design/amenities in the space
- Future community opportunities in the proposed park
- Future micro-tourism strategies in the City of Lloydminster.
The project would be completed in phases and costing for each phase was part of the plan and is based on 2023 anticipated costs.
Phasing and pricing:
Phase 1: building relocation, fencing and demolition - $617,960
Phase 2: grading + site servicing - $1,117,820.84
Phase 3a: Grading + site servicing - $753,014.26
Phase 3b: Pathways, fencing + landscaping - $2,129,042.07
Phase 3c: Pathways, landscaping + other - $3,390,779.02
Phase 4: Final buildout items - $2,990,645.55
With the total project cost coming out to $10,991,261.70
The Committee requested more information on the Weaver Heritage Park master plan and that the item be brought forward to a future Governance and priorities Committee meeting.
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