Connection Across CNR Lands in Kiwanis ... - London, Ontario · in Kiwanis Park Construction Public Information Centre ... 2 Project Update The City of London initiated the initial

Pedestrian Pathway Connection Across CNR Lands

in Kiwanis ParkConstruction

Public Information CentreMarch 23, 2017

The project is partially funded by the Government of Ontario

Public Information Centre

Thursday March 23, 2017

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Project UpdateThe City of London initiated the initial phase of this project in September 2013 to evaluate alternative solutions, prepare a conceptual design and cost estimates for a multi-use crossing of the CNR Line in Kiwanis Park. The following summarizes the work completed to-date:

• Notice of Commencement for Class EA –September 2013;

• Public Information Centre (PIC) #1 (study introduction, planning alternatives) – November 13, 2013

• Public Information Centre (PIC) #2 (evaluation of alternatives, selection of preferred alternative) –June 18, 2014;

• Notice of Study Completion – May, 2015;• ESR Document on public record – May 25, 2015;

30-day Review Period Closed, ESR Accepted –June 25, 2015; and

• Detailed Design and Approvals– December 2016 to Spring 2017.

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Construction-Related ImpactsDue to the large scale of this project, the public and local residents/businesses may experience construction-related impacts, such as:

• Emergency services access to be maintained at all times. • Pedestrian access to the existing South Kiwanis Park Connection be

maintained. • Potential for short-term overnight construction to avoid peak rail traffic periods.• Noise, dust, vibrations, etc. Efforts will be made to minimize where possible.

AECOM personnel to be on site at all times to address questions or concerns. Contractor and AECOM site contact information will be provided prior to construction.

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General Layout

Future Neighbourhood Connection (Design and Layout to be completed by

the City of London)

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Multi-use Path Layout Plan

Future Neighbourhood Connection (Design and Layout to be completed by

the City of London)

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Parking Lot Plan

Provided Parking Spaces

Current/Existing Parking Lot : 52 spaces

New Parking Lot: 16 Spaces

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Tree Planting and Restoration

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Tree Planting and Restoration

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Tree Planting and Restoration

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Tree Planting and Restoration

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Pottersburg Creek Footbridge

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Footbridge Over CNR

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Kiwanis Boardwalk

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The City of London is inviting comments and suggestions from residents regarding the accessible design feature(s) of this project, as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.More specifically, regarding the Pedestrian Pathway Connection Across CNR Lands in Kiwanis Park project, we would like to consult on the following items

• Slope of trail• Need for and location of ramps• Need for and location of rest areas, passing areas, and viewing areas• Amenities on the trail• Any other pertinent features.

• All proposed pathways for this project will be asphalt with a minimum width of 3 metres and a maximum slope of 8%, as per City of London Park Design Standards.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

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What Happens Next?

Spring 2017

• Tender Project• Contract Award, subject to Council Approval

Summer 2017

• Construction works start

Early 2018

• Completion of work

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What Happens Next?

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Ardian Spahiu, P. Eng.,Project ManagerCity of London519.661.2500 ext. [email protected]

Aecom Canada Ltd.Tony FediwProject [email protected]

We appreciate the time you have taken to learn more about this Project and we value your input. To stay involved and receive further updates as this Project progresses please contact:

Members of the public having concerns about the potential impacts of this project have a responsibility to bring their concerns to the attention of the City early in the process, when the City has greater flexibility to accommodate changes in the project development. We encourage you to identify any special needs or areas of concern that we can consider during the tendering and construction process.