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Pineland Public School Playground Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 02:08 PM
The City of Burlington is renewing the school playground at Pineland Public School (5121 Meadowhill Rd., Burlington) in Summer 2022.
The proposed improvements include:
Removal of the two existing playgrounds
- Removing all old play equipment, swings and safety surfaces
New playground installation by the parking lot which will include:
- new curbs
- accessible transition curb-ramps
- new playground equipment and swings - design based on ‘Love My Playground’ survey results
- new engineered wood fibre safety surfacing at playground and swings
- new seating at playground/swing areas
- asphalt pathway
- tree planting around playground/swing area
Construction schedule and playground area closure:
The construction of the playground will start in early July and total completion is anticipated to be October, weather pending. The bulk of the site works (removals of old play equipment, installation of concrete curbing and pathway connections) will take place in July/August. The new play equipment installation will take...
Longmoor Park Playground Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 01:53 PM
The City of Burlington is renewing the playground at Longmoor Park (4501 Longmoor Dr.,) in Summer 2022.
The proposed improvements include:
- removal of the existing playground including all play equipment, swings and safety surfaces
- new curbs
- accessible transition curb-ramps
- new playground equipment and swings - design based on ‘Love My Playground’ survey results
- new engineered wood fibre safety surfacing at playground and swings
- new seating at playground/swing areas
- asphalt pathway
- tree planting around playground/swing area
Construction schedule and playground area closure:
Construction of the playground begins in late June and total completion is anticipated to be October, weather pending. The bulk of the site works (removals of old play equipment, installation of concrete curbing and pathway connections) will take place in July. The new play equipment installation will take place in October.
The park will remain open during construction, however, there will be some minor inconveniences...
Lowville Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 11:31 AM
Starts the week of August 15 for approximately 4 months
The City of Burlington is replacing the west Lowville Park pedestrian bridge, located at the end of Lowville Park Road. The construction is planned to start the week of August 15 and will continue for approximately 4 months.
The work will include:
- Tree removals
- Removal of the existing bridge
- Installation of a new bridge (2.5m wide)
- Restoration and tree planting
The new bridge will be a steel truss structure, similar to the existing centre and east bridges in Lowville Park. The bridge and surrounding construction zone will be closed to the public for safety purposes during the construction period. The centre and east bridges and all other areas of the park will remain open during the construction.
ContactIngrid VanderbrugParks Design and ConstructionEngineering Servicesingrid.vanderbrug@burlington.ca
Elgin Street Promenade
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 01:16 PM
Construction for this section of pathway is now finished. The Centennial Trail that runs from Burloak Drive to Downtown Burlington is now complete.
Elgin Street Promenade final concept plan 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...
Roly Bird Park Playground Renewal
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 01:14 PM
The City of Burlington is renewing the park and playground at Roly Bird Park (2203 Industrial St.) in Summer-Fall 2021.
The proposed improvements include:- Replacement of existing playground equipment and swings
- Installation of new engineered safety surfacing around the playground and swings
- New concrete transition curbs for accessibility into playground areas
- New trees
Construction will take place from mid-July to mid-October, weather dependent.
For safety, the playground area of the park will be closed during the construction period. The area of the closure will be fenced off. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction.
*due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the production and service delays in the construction industry, this completion date may be affected.
Love My Playground! Survey – thank you for your inputIn 2019, the City conducted a ‘Love My Playground’ survey to get the public's feedback about the types of equipment...
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