Confederation Basin Promenade

Project update

In April 2022, City Council approved the “enhanced design” option for the Confederation Basin Promenade which includes:

• An enhanced entry area;
• A 4m wide concrete promenade to the Bend (first segment);
• A 5m wide lookout area at the Bend;
• A 3m wide walkway to the lighthouse (second segment);
• Extra seating; and
• Enhanced swimming access to the water.

Through July 2022, geotechnical testing was performed at various locations along the breakwall. The testing confirmed the condition of the core of the breakwall and helped to determine the effectiveness of various support options for the walkway. Results of the geotechnical testing were used to develop the detailed design for the walkway and to determine feasible options for construction.

Segment one design

The design of segment one includes a 4m wide concrete deck with a seat wall on the lake side and toe-rail on the basin side. Seating bump-outs are proposed in various locations.

The Bend design

A 5m wide lookout area is proposed at the ‘Bend’ of the Breakwall. The design includes seating and life safety equipment.

To optimize the available budget for the project, the team is exploring two design solutions for constructing the second segment of the Promenade. The two solutions are a concrete deck and an elevated walkway. Both solutions include a terminus lookout at the lighthouse (beacon), seating, lighting and railings where required.

Concrete deck solution

The concrete deck solution involves constructing a poured-in-place concrete walkway supported by piles installed through the breakwall core. The Concrete Deck is proposed to sit within the breakwall stones and will be protected on the lake facing side with a low seatwall.

Elevated walkway solution

The elevated walkway solution is proposed as a pile-supported structure with a timber deck. It would sit approximately 0.5m above the breakwall stones, and would be aligned slightly off-centre towards the basin and may require railings on both sides.

Enhanced entry area design

The design team has been exploring options for the design of the entry area. The goal is to provide features that improve the public realm experience at the entrance to the Promenade and at the water’s edge along Battery Park. The design currently proposes a shade canopy, sandy seating area, stepped terrace to the water’s edge, tree planting and various types of seating.

Future enhanced swimming area

The City is investigating the design and feasibility of an enhanced swimming area.

The feedback received during the third engagement for each of the questions was compiled into categories and recurring comments and themes were noted.

The feedback received during the second engagement for each of the questions was compiled into categories and recurring comments and themes were noted.

On Thursday, Oct. 14, join City staff and a specialized consulting team as the conceptual designs for the Confederation Basin Promenade project are unveiled at on online engagement session.

The feedback received during the first engagement for each of the questions was compiled into categories and recurring comments and themes were noted.

On Monday, July 12, join City staff and a specialized consulting team to learn about the Confederation Basin Promenade project. Ranked #5 in the Waterfront Master Plan, the Confederation Basin Promenade is proposed to be a new accessible walkway and public space experience built on the existing stone breakwall that shelters Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin.