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Construction for this section of pathway is now finished. The Centennial Trail that runs from Burloak Drive to Downtown Burlington is now complete.
Features of this design include:
- Curvilinear, organic design layout of amenities and paving
- open and versatile space for pop-up events
- Custom seating elements specific to this layout
- Large shade trees for filtered shade
- Continuation of the 4m wide Promenade (matching paving, bollards, lighting to existing Phases)
- Perennial and shrub plantings
- Several site amenities, including seating (AODA accessible), bike racks, waste receptacles, bike repair station
- Flexible concrete paving open space for passive seating, events, etc.
- Shared lawn space
- Unique play element space (see-saw bench, etc.)
- Water fountain and water misters for warm temperature relief
This process was important to complete the final design and allow the city to continue to work with local approval agencies to acquire required permits in order for construction to start next year.
Construction Phases
The construction of this project has been divided into four phases to help minimize disruption in the downtown core.
- Phase 1 - Pearl Street to Elizabeth Street
- Phase 2 - Elizabeth St. to John St.
- Phase 3 - John St. to Brant St.
- Phase 4 - Martha Street to Pearl Street
Phase 1 - Pearl Street to Elizabeth Street
Construction work for the first phase of the new pathway was completed on June 9, 2017 and included the installation of a concrete pathway, lighting, bollards and resurfacing of Parking Lot No. 1 (Pearl Street Lot). Decorative elements in this section (e.g. fencing, bike racks, benches) will be added in fall 2017.
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Phase 2 - Elizabeth St. to John St.
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Phase 3 - John St. to Brant St.
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Phase 4 - Martha Street to Pearl Street
Construction for this section of pathway is now finished. The Centennial Trail that runs from Burloak Drive to Downtown Burlington is now complete.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held July 22, 9:30 a.m. at the wide section of the promenade, near 435 Pearl St. All are welcome to attend.
Elgin Street Promenade Art Installations
Portal
In June 2018, Portal, a sculpture by acclaimed Canadian art and design collective Studio F Minus, was installed in the new public space near Brant Street and Elgin Street. Made from two 10-foot-diameter panes of glass, each weighing approximately 725 kilograms (1,600 pounds), the sculpture casts a multicoloured reflection as sunlight bounces off the glass during the day. In the evening, lights inside the sculpture change colour and alternate between reflection and transparency.
Main Squeeze
In June 2018, Main Squeeze, a playful relief sculpture was installed on the fence that runs along the multi-use pathway between Elizabeth Street and Pearl Street. Created by Studio F Minus, the artwork captures the moment of contact between the fence and a colourful, strange material squeezing through its slats.
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