Confederation Basin Promenade
The Confederation Basin Promenade project includes a new accessible walkway and public space experience on the existing rock breakwall that shelters Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin and would be accessed from the waterfront pathway and Battery Park. Seating, lighting, viewing and swimming opportunities will be considered for the promenade.
The 2016 Waterfront Master Plan process conceptualized and consulted on the Promenade Project and a high-level scope of work was established and approved by Council. A $2.695M project budget has been approved by Council for the Promenade Project. Learn more about the Confederation Basin Promenade project.
The Confederation Basin Promenade project includes a new accessible walkway and public space experience on the existing rock breakwall that shelters Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin and would be accessed from the waterfront pathway and Battery Park. Seating, lighting, viewing and swimming opportunities will be considered for the promenade.
The 2016 Waterfront Master Plan process conceptualized and consulted on the Promenade Project and a high-level scope of work was established and approved by Council. A $2.695M project budget has been approved by Council for the Promenade Project. Learn more about the Confederation Basin Promenade project.
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Latest Confederation Basin Promenade designs
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.
Geotechnical Testing
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.
Second segment design
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.
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Public engagement summary - Winter 2022
The feedback received during the third engagement for each of the questions was compiled into categories and recurring comments and themes were noted.
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Public engagement summary - Fall 2021
The feedback received during the second engagement for each of the questions was compiled into categories and recurring comments and themes were noted.
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See the conceptual plans for the Confederation Basin Promenade at an upcoming public engagement session
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.
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Public engagement summary - Summer 2021
The feedback received during the first engagement for each of the questions was compiled into categories and recurring comments and themes were noted.
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Confederation Basin Promenade project to be launched at upcoming public engagement session
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.
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Key dates
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December 28 2023 → February 01 2024
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January 12 → February 04 2022
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October 14 2021
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October 13 → November 12 2021
Who's listening
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Manager, parks and shoreline
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Project manager
Project timeline
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Winter 2021
Confederation Basin Promenade has finished this stageDesign and study
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Summer and Fall 2021
Confederation Basin Promenade has finished this stagePublic engagement opportunities will be held summer and fall 2021.
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Winter 2022
Confederation Basin Promenade has finished this stageA third public engagement opportunity to offer feedback on the final plans.
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2022 / 2023
Confederation Basin Promenade has finished this stageDetailed design
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Winter 2023-2024
Confederation Basin Promenade has finished this stageReview the latest design concepts.
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2024
Confederation Basin Promenade is currently at this stageConstruction anticipated to start.
Related documents
- Confederation Basin Promenade - Third Engagement Summary
- Final conceptual plans - Jan. 10, 2022
- Confederation Basin Promenade - Second Engagement Summary
- Draft conceptual plans - Oct. 14, 2021
- Waterfront Master Plan project sheet
- Confederation Basin Promenade - July 12, 2021
- Confederation Basin Promenade - Engagement Summary
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