Waterfront E-Newsletter
Monday, Dec. 21, 2009
Monthly issues now until Spring 2010 Construction Season - Look for the next issue on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010
Welcome to the Waterfront Development e-newsletter! This publication will provide the latest news and information on Thunder Bay's waterfront and its development.
Construction Update for Prince Arthur's landing
Construction will be taking a short pause for the holidays and starts again on Jan. 4, 2010. In January, the contractor will be concentrating on the completion of sheet wall segments between Pier 1 and Pier 2. Weather permitting, the watermain work will also begin during this time.
Happy Holidays!
This Week
- Interlocking sheet wall installation ongoing
- Maintenance dredging
- Lake in-fill ongoing
- Breakwall construction ongoing
- Fabrication and foundations for architectural fencing
- Railway safety berm construction ongoing
- Storm sewer installation ongoing
Coming Soon
- Fabrication and installation of floating dock systems
- Tender release for public buildings
- Custom fence installation
To view a full list of completed projects, see the Construction Update page on our website.
question of the week
1. Since the construction zone at Prince Arthur's Landing is closed to the public, is there a place where citizens can see photos of the progress?
Yes, we have created a dedicated section on our website with Photo Galleries of Construction Updates, Around Marina Park, Special Events and more. View our Photo Galleries to see the construction progress at Prince Arthur's Landing.
fast fact
The Master Plan proposes a greatly expanded public park. Today's Marina Park is approximately 22 acres. The future Marina Park will boast almost 62 acres of public park.
Find other fast facts on Waterfront Development in the Presentations & Reports section.
ON THE WATERFRONT - PICNIC DOCKS AT PIER 2
Places to Read, Rest & Enjoy the Lakefront at Prince Arthur's Landing, Marina Park
The improvement to Pier 2 at Prince Arthur's Landing, Marina Park, includes plans for three Picnic Docks - dedicated areas designed for rest, social and leisure activity. The docks will be positioned upon existing piers within the Park, providing thoughtful spaces where individuals and small groups of visitors may view the lake, read a book or have a picnic.
Each Picnic Dock has a slightly different design direction to offer a diversity of seating arrangements and access to the lake. All docks feature a 'threshold' with overhead detailing, creating a pathway for visitors to pass through to reach views of the water. The overhead structures integrate translucent panels that attract and transform sunlight into graphic reflections unique to each Dock, and which are illuminated in the evening. Images embedded in the translucent panels are reminiscent of reflections on water, offering dynamic graphic detailing.
View all of the Key Public Design Elements in our Photo Gallery on Facebook.
parting Words...
Way to go. I'm excited it's finally underway. Keep up the good work!
- Bonnie, fan on the 'City of Thunder Bay Waterfront Development' facebook page, comments on a photo posted relating to a FedNor investment from the Federal Government of $2 million that will assist in the first phase of Thunder Bay’s Waterfront Development at Marina Park and will help with architectural and construction review costs. The Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for FedNor, the Honourable Tony Clement was at the Waterfront on Dec. 17 for a tour of Prince Arthur's Landing.
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