📋 Tender Overview
Description : This program is dedicated to the redevelopment and renewal of parks, which involve complex requirements, multidisciplinary teams and extensive community input. These projects typically span multiple years. In 2023, the City initiated the detailed design for phase two of the improvements at Topaz Park. This second phase encompasses a pickleball hub, a leash-optional dog area, an upgraded fitness area, new pathways and related infrastructure. Construction for phase 2 improvements is slated to begin in 2024. Detailed design work for the third phase, which includes the remaining components outlined in the Topaz Park Improvement Plan, will begin in 2026. Another significant initiative slated for 2024 is the renewal of Centennial Square. The detailed design process is already underway, aiming to upgrade the central plaza and staircase and replace the existing fountain with a new interactive water feature. Procurement for general contractor services is planned for Q4 2024 and construction is anticipated for 2025. Work on the Dallas Road Waterfront Parks Improvement Plan is set to commence in 2027. This project focuses on managing shoreline erosion and enhancing recreational amenities. The City also aims to complete the planning and concept design work for Peter Pollen Waterfront Park (sc ? ? ma??n), which is being developed collaboratively with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, in 2027. Detailed design and construction phases will follow in subsequent years. The program also includes annual funding allocated for staff who support these initiatives. Projects are listed under the years they are initiated but may extend into subsequent years.
