PROJECT SUMMARY: Playground replacement program (C-032)
Financial and strategic overview of the Town's multi-year playground renewal plan.
Project Summary
Priority: Strategic Project Name: Playground replacement program Project Number: 2-2-11302-310 CC(Various) / 1-2-07250-580 Submitted by: L. Taylor, Director of Development Services and I. Leung, Director of Engineering
Executive Summary The Parks Master Plan identifies several parks in which new or replacement play infrastructure is required to address ongoing community needs and population growth.
Business problem and opportunity As the Town grows, park infrastructure needs to be enhanced or replaced to provide safe and functional recreational opportunities for families to enjoy.
Proposed project objectives To increase usage and enjoyment by providing a range of passive and active recreational opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Parks prioritized by the Plan for new or renewed play infrastructure are:
- 2022 – Knollwood Park (last wooden structure). This project will be carried over to 2023 as the equipment has not been ordered as of yet. CC1199.
- 2023 – Chancellor Park (Staff are exploring converting this playground to a universally accessible playground) CC1254
- 2024 – Chalmers Park CC1255
- 2025 – Chilco Park CC0515
- 2026 – Evelyn Heights Park CC1256
Business risks If parks infrastructure is not upgraded issues may result from non-compliance to CSA standards.
Proposed sources of funding
- Capital: Parks Improvements Reserve (50%), DCCs, Casino revenue
- Operational: Taxation
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 400,000 | 110,000 | 185,000 | 100,000 | 0 | 795,000 |
| Operational | 1,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 21,000 |
| Total | 401,000 | 115,000 | 190,000 | 105,000 | 5,000 | 816,000 |
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Tangible | New or renewed recreational opportunities for community residents and visitors |
| Intangible | Increased quality and attractiveness for future community stakeholders |
Recommendation THAT the Committee recommend the 2023-2027 Financial Plan include playground replacement program to be funded by Parks Improvement Reserve, DCCs and Casino revenue, with ongoing maintenance costs funded by taxation.
Additional Information
Knollwood Park – This will be a full playground replacement as this is the last wooden playground structure in View Royal. Staff have discussed the space, issues and opportunities with suppliers and installation will be in 2023.
Chancellor Park – Upgrade will be a fully accessible playground with pour in place surfacing. This will incur extra costs for the structure and materials. Should consider exploring some grant opportunities as the project approaches.
Chalmers Park – Increase in cost to cover extra concrete work and excavation due to the slope of the area where the park is located.
Chilco Park – Increase in cost due to replacement of the plastic surround and installation of a proper drainage system in the playground area. Expansion/renewal/additions to the structure similar to what occurred at View Royal Park’s playground renovations.
Evelyn Heights Park - Add on to existing swing set to include climbing apparatus and perhaps “Merry GO Round”, will require path alteration to create required CSA clearances from playground apparatus.
FY1 details:
- Knollwood Park 2022 Budget carry-forward: $100,000 (supply and installation)
- 2023 Budget for Chancellor Park: $300,000
- Total FY1 budget including carry-forward: $400,000