Project Summary C-035: View Royal Park development
Detailed strategic planning summary for improvements at View Royal Park, including costs, benefits, and funding sources.
Project Summary
Priority: Strategic
Project Name: View Royal Park development
Project Number: 2-2-11303-310 CC (as shown) / 1-2-07210-580
Submitted by: I. Leung, Director of Engineering
Executive Summary
The View Royal Park Master Plan includes a long-term implementation schedule and high-level cost estimates. Implementation of the plan requires that Council consider funding various projects. Over the past several years Council has provided funding annually in the amounts of 100,000- $150,000 to improve the park. The design works listed in item “A” has been completed. However, construction of the soft landscape and riparian improvements listed in item “B” will need to carry-forward to 2023 due to (1) the project estimate being significantly overbudget, and (2) the resultant need to seek additional funding.
Business problem and opportunity
The View Royal Park Master Plan includes several improvements to the physical aspects of the park, and an increased emphasis on environmental protection. Implementation of the plan is a long-term project that requires consideration of budgets over a 10+ year time frame. This project summary represents the initial five years of activity.
Proposed project objectives
To implement the 2020 View Royal Park Master Plan (attached) as per the phasing plan in the plan. Cost estimates have been updated to current year. The top priorities from the plan are:
- Wetland plantings, tree planting, planting in Craigflower tidal and channel riparian areas, stormwater management. Priority 2023 (CC 1258)
- Construction of wetland and saltwater marsh (conditional on grant approval) (CC 1258)
- Dog fencing, benches, bike racks, garbage receptacles (CC 1268)
- Permanent washroom
- Picnic shelter and picnic tables
Business risks
The projects to the year 2026 are the priority items from the plan. The most significant risk is in not doing the dog fencing as the community will become more entrenched in positions regarding dogs in the park. The saltwater marsh and wetland would need to be deferred if funding is not successful.
Proposed sources of funding
Capital: Community Work Fund, DCCs up to $9,890, Federal Natural Infrastructure Grant (80%) up to $218,100 (for the saltwater marsh and constructed wetland, pending approval)
Operational: Taxation
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 598,000 | 175,000 | 160,000 | 150,000 | 100,000 | 1,183,000 |
| Operational | 1,500 | 6,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 22,000 | 64,500 |
| Total | 599,500 | 181,000 | 175,000 | 170,000 | 122,000 | 1,247,500 |
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Tangible | A central park for View Royal with incredible amenities. |
| Intangible | Community gathering spaces, community pride. |
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2023-2027 Financial Plan include View Royal Park Master Plan Implementation to be funded by Community Works Fund, federal grant, and DCCs.
2023 budget details:
- CC1258 (Landscaping) to be carried forward 100%: $232,800
- CC1028 (Design) to be carried forward: $13,875 (for tender services)
- Total to be carried forward to 2023: $246,675
- Total 2023 budget in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan was $165,000 and has been revised to reflect cost increases.
| Component | 2022 Budget | 2022 Spent | 2022 Carry-forward | 2023 Revised Budget | 2023 Total Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft landscaping (CC1258) | 232,800 | 0 | 232,800 | 0 | 232,800 |
| Saltwater marsh and wetland (80% grant funded) (CC1267) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 272,625 | 272,625 |
| VR Park-design (CC1028) | 38,500 | - 24,625 | 13,875 | 0 | 13,875 |
| Fencing and garbage receptacles (CC1268) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78,700 | 78,700 |
| Total | 271,300 | 24,625 | 246,675 | 351,325 | 598,000 |
Additional Information
View Royal Park Master Plan 2020
9.2 Rough Order of Magnitude
View Royal Park Order of Magnitude Phases 1 and 2
Prepared by LADR Landscape Architects on April 16, 2020; Based on 2020 Dollars
| QTY | UNITS | PRICE | EXTENSION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Consultant Services | ||||
| Hydrologic Assessment (as provided by Ryzuk Geotechnical Engineering) | 1 | ea. | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| (if a detailed assessment or hydrologic modelling is required add $6000.00) | ||||
| Grading Design/Stormwater Mgmt. Report (as provided by Westbrook Consulting) | 1 | ea. | $20,800.00 | $20,800.00 |
| Riparian Planting Guidance (as provided by Swell Environmental Consulting) | 1 | ea. | $880.00 | $880.00 |
| Wetland Design and Construction Monitoring (as provided by Swell Environmental Consulting) | 4 | ea. | $4,000.00 | $16,000.00 |
| Obtaining Environmental Approvals & Monitoring Installation of Viewing Platform (as provided by Swell Environmental Consulting) | 1 | ea. | $1,760.00 | $1,760.00 |
| Total Consultant Work | $41,440.00 | |||
| B. Soft Landscape | ||||
| .1 New Plantings in Craigflower Tidal Riparian Area- Allowance based on 2010 takeoffs | $35,000.00 | |||
| .2 New Plantings in Channel Riparian Areas - Allowance based on 2010 takeoffs | $35,000.00 | |||
| .3 New trees throughout park - Allowance for 60 @ 5-7cm cal. | $25,000.00 | |||
| .4 Wetland/Pond Excavation - Allowance for 4 @ $55/m3 | $90,000.00 | |||
| .5 New Plantings for Wetlands/Ponds - Allowance | $60,000.00 | |||
| .6 Convert Ditches to Swales (earthwork) - Allowance | $10,000.00 | |||
| Total Soft Landscape | $255,000.00 | |||
| C. Hard Landscape | ||||
| .1 Concrete pads for Picnic Shelter & Site Furniture -Allowance | $10,000.00 | |||
| Total Hard Landscape | $10,000.00 | |||
| D. Site Furniture and Structures - Supplied and Installed | ||||
| .1 Picnic Shelter to accommodate 8 picnic tables (supply only) – Allowance from Rec Tec Industries | $56,000.00 | |||
| .2 Picnic Tables (non-custom contemporary design) | 12 | ea. | $3,600.00 | $43,200.00 |
| .3 Benches (non-custom contemporary design. Note minimum is 6) | 6 | ea. | $2,200.00 | $13,200.00 |
| .4 Garbage Receptacle (to match bench style) | 4 | ea. | $1,500.00 | $6,000.00 |
| .5 Bike Rack - Allowance | $2,000.00 | |||
| .6 Portland Loo (washroom) - Allowance based on cost to Esquimalt | 1 | $150,000.00 | ||
| .7 Viewing Platform (timber or concrete, 4mx4m, with wood handrail) - Allowance | 1 | $30,000.00 | ||
| .8 Dog Fencing (1.2m ht.) | 518 | lin. m. | $65.60 | $33,980.80 |
| .9 Drinking Fountain with Dog Bowl | 1 | ea. | $5,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
| .10 Water/Electrical Service - Allowance | $18,000.00 | |||
| Total Site Furniture and Structures | $357,880.80 | |||
| E. Signage | ||||
| Allowance for 2020-2030 (educational/wayfinding/new entry sign) | $8,000.00 | |||
| Total Signage | $8,000.00 | |||
| F. Grading | ||||
| Ensure Positive Drainage & Support the Stormwater Management Strategy (not roadwork or wetland creation) - Allowance | $30,000.00 | |||
| Total Grading | $30,000.00 | |||
| G. Invasive Species Removal | ||||
| Assume Organized Volunteer Effort - Allowance for support | $10,000.00 | |||
| Total Invasive Species Removal | $10,000.00 | |||
| Total Landscape Estimate Phases 1 and 2 | $712,320.80 |