Project Summary: Development of road ends
A strategic project charter detailing the plan to improve seven various road ends to facilitate public access to the water.
Project Summary
Financial Plan 2022 – 2026
Project Name: Development of road ends Priority: Strategic Reference Numbers: 2-2-11302-310 CC as noted or CC9998 (future); 1-2-07250-580 Submitted by: L. Chase, Director of Development Services and J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineer and Parks
Executive Summary
The Parks Master Plan, adopted in 2017, indicated a desire to improve various road ends in the community to facilitate public access to the water for passive recreation purposes.
Business problem and opportunity
Road ends are required by the Land Title Act for subdivision on the waterfront. These spaces are generally undeveloped in the Town and represent an opportunity to create public access to the waterfront without having to acquire waterfront land. Additionally, developing these areas secures access to Town’s infrastructure where it exists.
Proposed project objectives
To develop road ends with an emphasis on local use and ecological restoration, with public input. The intention for these areas is to provide residents of View Royal opportunities to enjoy quiet ‘hidden gems’ with an emphasis on passive recreation and connection to nature. The prioritized list of road ends in the Parks Master Plan is:
- Polly Place (CC1243)
- Thomas Road (CC1244)
- Stillwater Road (CC1245)
- Tovey Crescent
- Dukrill Road
- Midwood Road
- Price Road
Implementation of road ends may include chain link fencing to delineate private property, invasive species removal, implementation of best practices for shoreline restoration, minimal seating areas, no off-leash areas and consideration of landscaping to reduce invasive species and to encourage native habitat. This project does not include the development of kayak or boat launches.
Business risks
Many of the road ends are mistaken for private property. By investing in these spaces, the Town is asserting its ownership while providing a public benefit by creating spaces adjacent to the water for passive recreation and modelling best practices in waterfront development.
Proposed sources of funding
Capital: DCCs up to $8,910 per project, Casino revenue Operational: Taxation
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 200,000 |
| Operational | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 4,000 | 4,500 | 16,500 |
| Total | 42,000 | 42,500 | 43,500 | 44,000 | 44,500 | 216,500 |
Benefits
- Tangible: Greater access to shorelines with opportunities for passive recreation
- Intangible: Clearer delineation of public versus private property ownership
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2022-2026 Financial Plan include the development of road ends projects funded by DCCs and Casino revenue and ongoing operational costs funded by taxation.