This survey shares a project update and the latest Confederation Basin Promenade designs and replaces the earlier open comment forum for feedback. Please review the designs and complete the survey at the end of the update. The survey will close on Feb. 1 at 4 p.m.

Project Area of Consideration

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

Overview of Confederation Basin Promenade Plan

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.

Rendering of Proposed Promenade Walkway

The Bend Design

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

Rendering of the Lookout Area at the Bend

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. Concrete Deck SolutionElevated 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.

Elevated Walkway Solution

 

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. The City is investigating the design and feasibility of an Enhanced Swimming Area. Please review the proposed Entry Area Site Plan and Artist Renderings and let us know what you think. 

Artist rendering of the enhanced entry area

 

Artist rendering of the enhanced entry area

 

Artist rendering of the enhanced entry area

 

Artist rendering of the enhanced entry area

Future Enhanced Swimming Area

The City is investigating the design and feasibility of an Enhanced Swimming Area.

In April 2022, Council approved a project scope change to enhance the design and extend the Confederation Basin Promenade to the lighthouse. The proposed budget was increased to $9M and is included in the City’s 2023 capital budget for consideration. 

As project planning advances, two design solutions for the outer leg of the promenade are being pursued: a concrete deck and an elevated walkway. The elevated walkway would include a timber deck and railings. Both options include a lookout at the lighthouse, seating and lighting. The final configuration would be confirmed prior to construction. 

Please complete this survey to share your comments on the proposed design solutions. You may complete the survey online, or by phone or mail-back paper copy of the survey by calling 613-546-0000.

Before beginning the survey, we recommend you review the conceptual design panels online or in Battery Park, and review the public engagement summary from the third public engagement in January 2022.  

• Time to complete: 5 minutes 
• Survey closes Jan. 31, 2023 at 4 p.m. 

The City is seeking feedback on the final conceptual plans for the Confederation Basin Promenade project. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Feedback will be summarized in a public engagement reporting out document and may be considered in the refined designs.

Before beginning the survey, we recommend you review the conceptual design panels online or in Battery Park, and review the public engagement summary. As you complete the survey, please keep in mind that:

• The enhanced concept is not part of the approved project but could be considered by Council if alternate sources of funding became available.
• The enhanced concept would require approximately double the current approved budget.
• Constructing the enhancements separately in the future would be a significant challenge.

Survey closes Feb. 4 at 4 p.m.

The City is seeking feedback on the proposed conceptual plans for the Confederation Basin Promenade project. Before beginning the survey, we recommend you review the presentation online or at the display panels in Battery Park. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Feedback will be summarized in a public engagement reporting out document and may be considered in the refined designs. 

Survey closes Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.

The City is seeking feedback on key elements and proposed enhancements in the Confederation Basin Promenade project. Before beginning the survey, we recommend you review the key elements and proposed enhancements. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Feedback will be summarized in a public engagement reporting out document and may be considered in key element and enhancement refinements.

Survey closes Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.