Fall 2026 Update

As the project continues to advance, this past summer City staff met with neighbouring residents on July 21 to provide an update and discuss the project as it moves into the final stages of design. The meeting gave residents an opportunity to learn more about the project’s history and current status, including the work completed to date and the next steps being considered. It also created space for those living near the proposed works to share feedback, ask questions, raise concerns, and speak directly with City staff about how the project may affect the surrounding area. More than 70 people attended the session.

The presentation outlined previous Council direction and reviewed the public engagement that has informed the project over several years. This included discussion of public feedback gathered as early as the spring of 2021. At that time, community members identified a desire for improved swimming amenities, particularly opportunities that would better support deep-water swimming. That feedback has continued to help shape the project as the design has progressed.

The project design continues to include a 480-metre-long pathway to the navigational beacon. The pathway is planned to be between three and five metres wide and will include lighting to improve visibility, as well as rest areas with benches along the route. The proposed works also include an expanded public realm near Battery Park, featuring a shade structure, plantings, and an enhanced water’s-edge experience for residents and visitors.

A swimming platform, or floating dock, is also planned as part of the project. The platform will create additional opportunities for recreational swimming and support access to deeper water. Supporting amenities will include washroom and changeroom facilities to better serve people using the waterfront and swimming area.

Following the July engagement session, the City has finalized the design and is preparing to begin the construction procurement process. Residents who attended the meeting were also invited to participate in a survey on the exterior colour of the proposed washroom facility. Based on the survey results, bone white was selected for the washroom exterior, with linen-coloured doors selected as a complementary accent.

The City expects to provide a further project update in the first quarter of 2027. That update is anticipated to include additional information about the timing of construction.

Thank you for your ongoing interest in this project.