Waterfront Master Plan

C I T Y O F O S H AWA :WAT E R F R O N T M A S T E R P L A N

D r a f t P r e f e r r e d Wa t e r f r o n t M a s t e r P l a nM a y 2 0 11

Brook McIlroy Inc.Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd, Hemson Consulting Ltd., Shoreplan Engineering Ltd., Touristics and Golder Associates Ltd.

City of Oshawa WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN

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1 Introduction 1

2 Public Input 3

3 Proposed Vision and Themes Guiding Principles 43.1 Vision 43.2 Guiding Principles 43.3 Key Issues 8

4 Overview of Waterfront Precincts - Current Conditions, Issues and Constraints, and Preferred Options 10

4.1 Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands 124.2 Stone Street Residential 174.3 Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh 194.4 Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park 224.5 Oshawa Harbour and Area 264.6 Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve 33

5 Potential Funding Sources 37 5.1 Municipal Initiatives 37 5.2 Fund Raising 37 5.3 Donations 37 5.4 Naming Opportunities and Partnerships 38 5.5 Public/Private Partnerships 38

6 Implementation of the Preferred Waterfront Masterfront Master Plan 39 6.1 Goal 39 6.2 Objectives to Achieve the Goal 39 6.3 Implementation Actions to Achieve the Objectives 40

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City of Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan

1 I n t r o d u c t i o n The City of Oshawa has always had a strong connection to the waters of Lake Ontario. In early times, Aboriginals of the Mississauga First Nations trapped beaver and other animals, then loaded their pelts onto canoes near the present Oshawa Harbour and transported these goods to trading posts further west. Around 1760, the French constructed a trading post near this location and its ruins provided shelter for the fi rst residents of Oshawa. The original permanent European settlers in Oshawa came by water and settled along the waterfront fi rst east and then west of the Oshawa Harbour. Even the name “Oshawa” comes from an Aboriginal name which translates to “where we must leave our canoes”. In 1850, this name was adopted when Oshawa was incorporated as a village. The Master Plan is about re-connecting Oshawa with its waterfront and reclaiming its heritage as a coastal community, bringing new benefi ts to the public and attracting visitors for years to come.The City of Oshawa Waterfront includes extensive parkland and major natural features. It also includes a signifi cant Harbour Area.The City has undertaken on-going planning across the Oshawa Waterfront, and particularly the Harbour Area, for many years. However, a need for a more comprehensive vision and

implementation strategy for the entire waterfront has been identifi ed. The overall purpose of the Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan is to establish a comprehensive and realistic vision for the Waterfront and provide strategies for its implementation, including recommended development priorities and guidance for any future parks and detailed Master Plans that may be prepared.The majority of the Waterfront outside the Harbour Area is used for public parkland, other public facilities (e.g. water treatment and supply plants), or contains major environmental features (e.g. Second Marsh, Pumphouse Marsh, McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve). Master Plans have been prepared for most of the waterfront parks. These documents have been reviewed including such matters as:• Current status; • Issues with current plans and implementation

process; and• Opportunities and constraints. The development of the Draft Preferred Options outlined in this report involved a review of the available background information, public input and the City’s agreement with the Federal Government with respect to the Harbour area.

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Draft Preferred Waterfront Master Plan - May 2011

The Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan study area is divided into six precincts relating to parks, environmental features and other areas. Moving from west to east, the six precincts (see map on page 10) are as follows:1. Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands

Precinct;2. Stone Street Residential Precinct;3. Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh

Precinct;4. Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Precinct; 5. Oshawa Harbour and Area Precinct; and6. Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay

Wildlife Reserve Precinct.For each of the six Waterfront precincts a Draft Preferred Option has been prepared, which refl ects the overall vision for the waterfront. Each Draft Preferred Option is a comprehensive working plan that identifi es waterfront features, character areas, land and water uses, natural and cultural features, built form and adjacent land uses, key views, transportation and parking and other relevant elements. The Draft Preferred Options included in Section 4, generally:

• Identify the role, function and plans for each of the various precincts;

• Examine existing linkages to, from and along the Waterfront;

• Identify measures to link and integrate waterfront precincts;

• Identify the need for additional studies or updates to existing plans; and

• Identify options, where appropriate, for future land development within precincts.

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2 P u b l i c I n p u tThe City of Oshawa held extensive public consultation during the preparation of the Waterfront Master Plan. The purpose of the public consultation was to both inform and obtain input from the public on the creation of the Waterfront Master Plan.Public Open Houses/Workshops were held on:• November 22, 2006• February 24, 2011

There a number of places where direct waterfront access currently exists.

Pilot projects for introducing sustainability to the Oshawa Waterfront can be implemented at a small scale. The above photo illustrates how impervious surfaces can be minimized with the use of plantings and swales.

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3 V i s i o n a n d G u i d i n g P r i n c i p l e s

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This section outlines the Guiding Principles that underly the overall vision for the Oshawa Waterfront. A connected structure of goals, objectives and actions, serves to articulate how these principles will be adressed in a meaningful fashion, through a detailed, measurable implementaion plan (see section 6.0).The primary mandate of this Plan is to build on previous work-to-date and develop a unifi ed vision for the Waterfront. The following vision and guiding principles have been developed based on the background review and the refi nement of preliminary direction and options.

3.1 VisionThe vision for Oshawa’s Waterfront is an “Urban Waterfront Jewel” guided by the principles that the Waterfront should be connected, sustainable, multifunctional, distinct, balanced, accessible, promote health and wellness and respect cultural heritage.

3.2 Guiding Principles3.2.1 Connected

How is it all connected? How do we connect the Waterfront Precincts with each other, adjacent neighbourhoods, the broader city, and adjacent municipalities? In particular, how is public access to, from, and along the Waterfront provided in order to take full advantage of the area? The answers are diverse. Connections will be made through:Natural Systems: Interpretative signage and identifi cation of the larger ecosystems.Roads: The roads are essentially the park edges and entrances, and by designing them as park-like spaces, they will become part of the waterfront theme and they can assist in tying it all together.The southeast area of Stone Street Park should remain

as public parkland for quiet contemplation, while providing opportunities for seating and informal gathering at the water’s edge.

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Trails and Pathways: Understanding how to move through the Oshawa section of the Waterfront Trail and how to access the waterfront parks by foot and bicycle.Design Language: Using common elements, such as furnishings and structures, to defi ne the waterfront parks – these should extend to the parks edges and along waterfront park streets (e.g. Phillip Murray Avenue).Complementary Activities: Programming should consider the four seasons and dedicate sites to accommodating winter activities (e.g. ice skating, festivals) which are lacking in Oshawa’s waterfront parks. Developing tourist destinations on the waterfront should also be considered.Views and Vistas: Lakeview Park features a number of promontories that provide unobstructed views to other areas of the waterfront, as well as to other municipalities. These need to be enhanced.Transit: Public access to the waterfront can be enhanced through an effective public transportation system.

3.2.2 Sustainable

What does a sustainable waterfront look like? How can sustainability permeate all aspects of the Waterfront Master Plan? How can the natural environment along the Waterfront be preserved and enhanced in combination with appropriate development? Sustainability will be achieved through:Education: Oshawa’s waterfront has many special naturalized areas that are currently being used for educational and research purposes. The Master Plan should build on these naturalized areas and enhance access to them while minimizing the disruption to natural processes.Landscaping: Oshawa’s waterfront has a historic landscape and an abundance of mature trees. New landscaping should complement the mature landscape through use of native plantings. Appropriate successional tree planting should be undertaken.Buildings and Structures: The buildings and structures within the Waterfront Precincts should retain a feeling of permanence, while blending into the landscape through the use of natural materials and sensitive design. The open air structures in Lakeview Park are a good example of waterfront design.

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3.2.3 Multifunctional

How do we balance active recreation with passive uses in the waterfront parks? How do we create an area that promotes safe and healthy lifestyles? A multifunctional waterfront will be promoted by:Creating Multi-Use Areas: Programmed elements should function in all seasons. For example, a winter ice-skating rink could be used as a children’s splash pad in the summer. This avoids abandoned park spaces during specifi c seasons.Programming: Program for activities that will facilitate a healthy lifestyle for residents.Design Safe Parks: The physical environment should be designed to foster comfort and safety and accommodate people of all abilities and ages.

3.2.4 Distinct

How do we create a distinctive waterfront that is a role model for other cities, is both innovative and affordable, and which promotes tourism? How do we create an area that respects and enhances its attributes and uniqueness in order to create a beautiful “centrepiece” for the City? A distinct waterfront will be created by:Investing in the Public Realm: By creating “park-like” streets that connect the waterfront

Parking: The visual and environmental impacts of surface parking should be minimized throughout the Waterfront Precincts and parking should be designed to blend in with the parkland and open space areas. Parking should not defi ne the park edges but instead be provided in discrete, well-considered locations. Ecosystems: The protection, preservation and restoration of existing natural systems (including air, land, water, terrestrial, aquatic, animal and plant life) should be prioritized and balanced with existing and proposed waterfront activities. In particular, a strategy should be considered for the enhancement of water quality so that the beach in Lakeview Park can be safely used for wading, swimming and other water related activities at all times of the summer.Financial Responsibility: The focus of public and private sector investments should be on decisions that will sustain the waterfront for the long term. The implementation strategy should be based on sustainable funding models. Recommendations concerning priorities and project phasing should be clear and realistic.

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parks and defi ne park edges, the City as a whole will benefi t. Promoting Tourism: Promote tourist attractions for families. Ensuring New Development: Private development, such as at the Oshawa Harbour, has the opportunity to help defi ne a high-quality, mixed-use waterfront area.Advancing Facilities with a Regional Draw: The proposed Great Lakes Wetland Centre will become a focal point of the Waterfront.Leading by Example: The City of Oshawa can be a leader in innovative waterfront design and sustainable development practices.Ensuring Responsible Development: Given the unique nature of the waterfront and the limited development opportunities available, development that does occur needs to be fi nancially and environmentally responsible. Development should also contribute to the creation of a community “sense of place”.

3.2.5 Balanced

How do we create an appropriate mix of land uses and diversity of programs in order to realize the full potential of the Waterfront? A balanced waterfront will be created by:Balancing People and the Environment: A balanced approach that provides places for people and respects the environment will guide all waterfront development decisions. There will be a balance of park areas expansion and natural area preservation, providing a diverse range of opportunities for residents, workers, students, visitors and the community at large while determining what is appropriate for the natural environment. Balancing Uses and Programs: Provide a balanced approach that includes a range of uses and programs which respects the diversity of interests and issues found along the waterfront.Including Complementary Uses: Incorporate uses that complement each other in order to foster synergy between activities and improve the overall experience along the waterfront.Advancing Mitigation: Identify and implement measures to help improve compatibility and reduce impacts that occur between different uses.

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A vibrant waterfront community area will house a mix of uses and activities.

Create direct waterfront access wherever possible.

3.2.6 Accessible

Accessibility will be promoted by:Creating Accessible Open Spaces and Parks: Create open space and parks that are accessible to residents of all ages, income groups and physical ability. City project designs will incorporate items in the most recent edition of the City of Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards, and Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

3.2.7 Promotion of Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness will be advanced by promoting a waterfront that is for all residents of the City and which is designed to encourage a range of physical activities for all ages and abilities on a four season basis. Provision should be made for sports facilities, but also for less formal activities including fi shing, water activities (e.g. splash pad), skating, bird watching, walking, and cycling. 3.2.8 Respect Cultural HeritageRespect for Cultural Heritage will be advanced by promoting and protecting the range of cultural heritage buildings (e.g. Guy House) and cultural heritage landscapes (e.g. Bonnie Brae Point, Pioneer Cemetery). However, in addition to protecting/enhancing individual resources, a

comprehensive plan needs to be developed to educate the public about these resources and to make them more accessible.

3.3 Key IssuesThrough consultation with the public and a review of the waterfront, a number of key issues have been identifi ed. These issues were used as input into the development of preferred options for the Oshawa Waterfront Plan. The Waterfront Master Plan should:1. Build on the existing parkland and natural

and cultural features of the waterfront (e.g. Lakeview Park, marsh lands) to strengthen its role in the City as an urban oasis.

2. Recognize the value of parkland and natural open space and enhance these areas for an appropriate balance of active and passive uses in the long-term.

3. Design parks and other public spaces which:• Create visual and physical connections to

the water’s edge, between the Waterfront Precincts, to the City as a whole and to neighbouring communities;

• Promote a balance of active and passive uses in the right location;

• Focus on passive uses for the long-term;

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A vibrant waterfront community area will house a mix of uses and activities.

Create opportunities for users of all ages.

• Are intended for users of all ages and abilities;

• Promote safety, security and accessibility;• Provide a range of programs and

amenities; and• Address the needs identifi ed by Parks,

Recreation and Culture Strategy: Vision 20/20

4. Develop a strategy to improve water quality to allow safe wading and swimming at Lakeview Park beach.

5. Conserve sites of cultural heritage and archeological signifi cance.

6. Develop the Oshawa Harbour area with a mix of uses, including a marina, to create a vibrant Waterfront Precinct and serve as a tourist attraction. The Harbour Area land use mix should recognize existing industry and the potential for new employment uses which are compatible with other uses in the Harbour.

7. Develop special recreational opportunities and attractions to create a unique waterfront place.

8. Recognize the fi scal implications of implementation.

Internal park streets should calm traffi c and be intensely planted.

These issues have been addressed through related goals, abjectives and actions outlined in a specifi c proposed implementation plan (see section 6).

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4 Overview of Waterfront Precincts – Current Conditions, Issues and Constraints, and Preferred Options

4.1 Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands Precinct 4.2 Stone Street Residential Precinct 4.3 Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Precinct 4.4 Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Precinct 4.5 Oshawa Harbour Area Precinct 4.6 Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Precinct

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2. GUY HOUSE - 1450 SIMCOE ST. S. (1930s) - DESIGNATED

3. ROBINSON HOUSE - 1454 SIMCOE ST. S. (1846) - DESIGNATED

4. HENRY HOUSE - 1446 SIMCOE ST. S. (1849) -DESIGNATED

5. JUBILEE PAVILION -55 LAKVIEW PARK Rd. (1927) - INVENTORY CLASS B

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4.1 Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands

Summary of Existing Conditions

Lakefront West Park is a City level park and the western most park along the waterfront. It is primarily used for active recreation with eight (8) slow-pitch baseball fi elds and is adjacent to the Ice Sports twin pad arena. Privately owned land (referred to as the Maurac lands) are located east of the City-owned Lakefront West Park.The park is located adjacent to a predominantly industrial area, with large facilities, including GM and the LCBO Logistics operations to the north and west. A low-density residential neighbourhood is located directly to the east, with rear lotting along Phillip Murray Avenue to the north and Renaissance Park to the south.A Provincially Signifi cant Wetland complex (Gold Point coastal wetland complex) within the park provides habitat for fi sh, birds and other wildlife. The extension of Stevenson Road as a park driveway will provide direct access to the park.

4.1.1 Outdoor Sports Facility Study and Parks Recreation and Culture Strategy: Vision 2020

The Outdoor Sports Facility Study prepared by Monteith Brown and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategy: Vision 2020 prepared by JVF Consultants identifi ed a strong need for playing fi elds, particularly soccer. The replacement of the Durham fi elds displaced at Durham College was recommended for the 9 ha (22 acre) site at Lakefront West Park, at the southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road South.

4.1.2 Lakefront West Park Master Plan

The Lakefront West Park Master Plan remains valid but requires some “fi ne tuning”.Some key elements of the Plan include the development of creative play areas, the extension of the Waterfront Trail within the erosion setback (which is now complete), the

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development of the eastern section of the park, (including sitting/rest structures) and a “Hands of Mother Nature” entry feature at the Whitby border.

4.1.3 Current Status

The City has previously established a number of directions with respect to the Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands Precinct as set out below:• The City was interested in potentially

acquiring the Central part of the Maurac lands.

• On December 16, 2002 Council passed a resolution that included endorsement of a Linear Pedestrian Park and a four phase development approach.

• The Development Charge Background Study includes provisions for implementing the Lakefront West Park Master Plan. The Phase 1 trail and associated facilities have been installed and the waterfront trail has been relocated from Phillip Murray Avenue to Lakefront West Park.

• On July 19, 2004 Council received a report that included a recommendation that the

Outdoor Sports Facility Study be received and projected costs for capital projects be referred to the Strategic Financial Plan. The Outdoor Sports Facility Study indicated that the 9 ha (22 acre) site at the southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road South is suitable for a fast pitch tournament venue.

4.1.4 Issues and Constraints

The role of the Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands Precinct will be determined by activities and design features developed over the long term. Currently the Park hosts a signifi cant number of active recreation uses. While this is contrary to current trends for lakefront parks, reinforcement of this role will allow the City the opportunity to achieve a better balance of active and passive uses across the Waterfront as a whole.Connections to the Lake, both visual and physical, are limited, particularly from Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road. In addition, shoreline erosion is an on-going concern. Lastly the future use of two major sites in this precinct - the Maurac lands and the lands at the southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and

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4.1.5 Draft Preferred Option for Lakefront West Park and the Maurac Lands Precinct

The Draft Preferred Option for Lakefront West Park and the Maurac Lands is illustrated in Exhibit 1.Much of this Precinct is the subject of a previously approved Master Plan for Lakefront West Park. The Preliminary Directions and Options Report confi rmed that the majority of this Master Plan remains valid. The Draft Preferred Option recognizes the following elements in the Lakefront West Park Master Plan which have been completed:

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• Construction of the Waterfront Trail from the Oshawa-Whitby boundary to Park Road South including the pedestrian bridge near the Gold Point Coastal Wetland complex

• Construction of a trail connecting the Waterfront trail to the concession stand at the existing ball diamonds

The Draft Preferred Option includes elements contained in the Lakefront West Park Master Plan that remain outstanding. Highlights of the outstanding elements from the Lakefront West Park Master Plan are:• Construction of an entry feature at the

Oshawa-Whitby border;• Enlargement of the existing parking lot along

Phillip Murray Avenue;• Construction of a new 55 car parking lot

south of Stevenson Road South;• Construction of viewing platforms along the

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A view of the Maurac Lands looking southwest from Park Road South.

• Planting of native species and shrubs along the waterfront trail; and,

• Street tree planting along Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road South.

The Draft Preferred Option also includes elements that were not contained in the Lakefront West Park Master Plan. The Draft Preferred Option:• Reserves the City owned parcel of land at the

southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road South for active uses;

• Consultation with ball user groups is required as directed by City Council; and,

• Resolves the issue of development of the Central Part of the Maurac lands by leaving these lands available for future residential development. Any development on these lands must include a single loaded road along the waterfront.

The proposed implementation activities for this Precinct are contained in Section 6.

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Exhibit 1: Lakefront West Park Master Plan as revised by Draft Preferred Option.

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4 . 2 S t o n e S t r e e t R e s i d e n t i a l


The Stone Street Residential Area is a stable low density neighbourhood. This area is important to the waterfront parks system as it forms the connection between Lakefront West Park, Stone Street Park and the Pumphouse Marsh. The Waterfront Trail runs through this area as an on-road bicycle route with a pedestrian sidewalk along the north side of the street.


Connections between the waterfront parks need to be strengthened and the Waterfront Trail section along Stone Street is a critical link.Acquiring land to provide views through to Lake Ontario would be extremely costly, and is not appropriate as the lands are within the 100 year erosion line.On-going erosion and slope stability is an issue for private properties along the south side of Stone Street.

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4.2.2 Draft Preferred Option for Stone Street Residential PrecinctThe Draft Preferred Option for the Stone Street Residential Precinct is illustrated in Exhibit 2.The Draft Preferred Option will require the City to:• Continue to work with Durham Region Transit

and the Durham District School Board to remove transit service from Stone Street while maintaining suitable transit service in the general area; and/or

• Develop and implement plans to enhance the pedestrian/cycling function including a review of on-street parking in consultation with residents and improved signage.

The proposed implementation activities for this Precinct are contained in Section 6.

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Exhibit 2: Stone Street Residential Draft Preferred Option

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4.3 Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Summary of Existing ConditionsStone Street Park is fl anked by the Stone Street Residential neighbourhood to the west and the Pumphouse Marsh to the east. Open space used by the public and adjacent elementary and secondary schools is located along the north edge of the park. The Pumphouse Marsh is a Provincially Signifi cant wetland and barrier beach that is used by the neighbouring schools for fi eld research. G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute (CVI), located directly north of Stone Street Park, specializes in sustainable education. The South Oshawa Community Centre adjoins G.L. Roberts CVI and is located at the southeast corner of Chaleur Avenue and Cedar Street. There are no clear boundaries between the public park, open space areas, and the school properties adjacent to this site (consisting of G.L. Roberts CVI (5.3 ha /13 acres), Lakewoods Public School (3.24 ha / 8 acres), and the former Canadian Martyrs Catholic School (2.02 ha / 5 acres) which is now used as an administration offi ce). Parking is provided at the adjacent schools, on Stone Street and at the South Oshawa Community Centre.

4.3.1 Analysis of the Stone Street Park Master Plan (PGM Design Associates, 2005)

The 2005 Stone Street Park Master Plan remains valid, but would benefi t from consideration of new refi nements which include the use of consistent waterfront elements that tie the waterfront as a whole together. The Master Plan recommendations included the following:• Close a portion of Stone Street east of Cedar

Street and create an entry feature to the Waterfront Trail;

• Enhance and expand the Waterfront Trail to connect Cedar Street and Ritson Road South with more paths and trails;

• Expand the Pumphouse Marsh Area and provide a boardwalk over the expanded Marsh area;

• Enhance and naturalize drainage inlets;• Stabilize the Lake Ontario shoreline;• Incorporate naturalized plantings;

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• advance tennis court improvements; and,• Create entry signage, interpretive displays,

improved site furnishings, and landscape plantings.


The City, the Region and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) have established various directions which relate to Stone Street Park and its connections to the rest of the Waterfront:• On February 6, 2006, Council passed a

resolution that the “preferred Master Plan for Stone Street Park be endorsed”, and that funding be referred to the Strategic Financial Plan.

• The Region’s Water Supply Plant to the east of the Pumphouse Marsh has been upgraded and is the source of the City’s water supply.

• The entrance to Stone Street Park lacks defi nition.

• The bicycle/pedestrian route connecting to Stone Street and Lakefront West Park should be strengthened, including the use of improved signage as discussed in Section 4.2.


Stone Street Park encompasses a variety of uses in a relatively small area. Access is an issue, while proximity to the Pumphouse Marsh creates an opportunity as well as a constraint. Shoreline erosion is an ongoing concern and constraint.

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4.3.4 Draft Preferred Option for Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Precinct

The Draft Preferred Option for the Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Precinct is illustrated in Exhibit 3.As stated earlier, this Precinct is the subject of a previously approved Master Plan. The Preliminary Directions and Options Report confi rmed that this Master Plan remains valid. The Draft Preferred Option recognizes the following elements in the Stone Street Park Master Plan which have been completed:• The closure of most of Stone Street,

generally east of Cedar Street to facilitate park enhancements; and,

• The construction of a realigned waterfront trail linking Cedar Street and Ritson Road.

Exhibit 3: Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Draft Preferred Option

The Draft Preferred Option also carries forward elements contained in the Stone Street Park Master Plan that remain outstanding. These include:• Installation of pedestrian lighting along the

Waterfront Trail;• Installation of entry features;• Relocation of the playground; and,• Construction of a pedestrian bridge over the

expanded marsh and boardwalk.The Draft Preferred Option further introduces elements that were not contained in the Stone Street Park Master Plan. For instance, the Draft Preferred Option requires the City to investigate a potential bus loop south of the South Oshawa Community Centre to facilitate the removal of bus service from Stone Street.The proposed implementation activities for this Precinct are contained in Section 6.

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4.4 Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park

Summary of Existing ConditionsLakeview Park is an excellent example of a City level urban park with a historic landscape including remnants of 19th century cottages. The Oshawa Museum and Archives operates out of several of these buildings within Lakeview Park. The lands that comprise Lakeview Park were once a family farm that was subsequently divided and sold several times. It was a popular tourist destination, but because the cottages were not equipped for winter use they fell into disrepair, with the last tenants leaving in 1984. Lakeview Park is likely the most actively used among all of Oshawa’s Waterfront parks. In the summer there are opportunities for a range of water-based activities related to the beach at the foot of Simcoe Street South.The Jubilee Pavilion was built in 1927 and continues to serve as a banquet hall and public meeting place in the park. The park also includes

a number of other open shade structures and enclosed buildings that are directly integrated within the park setting.Lakewoods Park is located at the northwest corner of Muskoka Avenue and Birchcliffe Avenue. The park is used primarily as a trail connection and is not distinguishable from Lakeview Park. The area is used secondarily by the adjacent residential communities with direct connections to the townhomes between Ritson Road and Birchcliffe Avenue. The park includes children’s play structures as well as a small skateboard park area.


The Master Plan for Lakeview Park was completed in 1977 with work phased-in over a number of years. A number of recommendations have now been completed, although Bonnie Brae Point has not been acquired for a look-out and amphitheatre. Lakewoods Park was included within the context of the Lakeview Park Master Plan.

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Current initiatives being pursued by the City in this precinct include:• Rejuvenating the Jubilee Pavilion as a result of

a new long term lease, with a concession and year-round restaurant planned for the future;

• Assessing the sanitary servicing connections to Lakeview Park; and,

• City Council has supported in principle the possible expansion of the Oshawa Community Museum and Archive.


Specifi c issues identifi ed through the Waterfront Scan include:• Dramatic views from Bonnie Brae Point

are a signifi cant feature of this part of the Waterfront; however, the chain link fence along the bluffs detracts signifi cantly from this experience;

• The chain link fence around Pioneer Cemetery makes for an unattractive interface with the surrounding uses;

• There are water quality issues at the beach in Lakeview Park which should be addressed to allow full use of this important waterfront feature;

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• Limited parking capacity;• Special event capacity;• Need for amenities for nonathletic uses (picnic

shelters, viewing platforms, etc.);• Limited access by public transportation;• Ongoing concerns with shoreline erosion; and4.4.3 Draft Preferred option for Lakeview Park

and Lakewoods Park Precinct

The Draft Preferred Option for Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park in illustrated in Exhibit 4.Lakeview Park is the subject of a previously approved Master Plan(which includes Lakewoods Park) and is the City’s central Waterfront Park. The Preliminary Directions and Options Report has confi rmed that a new detailed Master Plan is required. Lakeview Park is an exemplary urban, waterfront park. As such it is a “Destination”

park for Oshawa residents offering facilities and attractions not found in other parks in the community. Lakewoods Park serves two roles: a neighbourhood park and a park which serves the broader community. Any future plans should refl ect this. The importance of these two parks is such that the City should develop a detailed Master Plan based upon passive and self-directed recreational uses increasing over time. The Master Plan will also examine how the entire area can be designed to function as one space in conjunction with additional park land proposed in the adjacent Harbour Area. The Master Plan will investigate opportunites to achieve a 4 season park.The proposed implementation activities for this Precinct are contained in Section 6.

Exhibit 4: Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Draft Preferred Option.Note: The general function of Lakeview Park as a waterfront destination park should remain constant but that it transform and evolve over time to a more passive park with self-directed recreational activities.

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4 . 5 O s h a w a H a r b o u r


The vision for Oshawa Harbour is to realize a vibrant mixed-use waterfront community. A re-established, working Marina would benefi t Oshawa’s Waterfront by introducing a major coastal city destination for boating, recreation, shopping, dining and enjoying life on the water. The Oshawa Harbour precinct is bounded by Simcoe Street South to the west, Wellington Avenue to the north, and Second Marsh to the east. During the early 18th century this area (the original First Marsh) acted as a transition point for local First Nations. From this area, furs would be loaded into canoes for travel to trading posts located at the mouth of the Credit River. The French later established a trading post – “Cabin of Lead Shot” – in this vicinity (although exactly where it was located remains a matter of debate). Gifford Hill, located between the current harbour basin and the Second Marsh, was home to the fi rst settlers. A cemetery was also located

here but has since been relocated just to the north of Bonnie Brae Point. The Harbour was fi rst established in 1840 and the Oshawa Harbour Commission Act was enacted in 1960. Extensive modernization and dredging of the Harbour occurred in 1963 and 1967. A 228-slip Marina was built in 1975, but was closed in 2002. The West Wharf is generally under-utilized and has not seen signifi cant activity for a number of years.

4.5.1 Analysis of Studies (Oshawa Harbour Study, 1991 and Oshawa Harbour Urban Design Study, 1995 by Malone Given Parsons)

The Oshawa Harbour Study (1991) included a number of different options refl ecting Residential, Commercial, Cultural/Recreational and Mixed-use development. However, all options included:• A continuous waterfront trail, with minimal

grading and impacts to Gifford Hill ;

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Municipal Board Hearing in the mid-1990s.As a result of that hearing, an urban design concept and related guidelines for the Gifford Farm area were approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 1996. This document outlined the uses and form of development considered appropriate for the Gifford Hill site. Key features of the urban design concept included:• An earthen berm to act as a buffer on the

eastern edge of the site, adjacent to Second Marsh;

• Use of the area west of the buffer for certain prestige industrial and offi ce uses, cultural and community uses and open space and recreation uses;

• Controlling the height and siting of buildings to preserve views and vistas to and from the

• Recognition of the former cemetery in the Gifford Hill area;

• An upgraded Marina;• A prohibition on structures in the fl oodplain;• A balance of active and passive uses; and,• A buffer for the Second Marsh.The preferred option approved by Council refl ected the Mixed-use scenario (with some modifi cations from that recommended in the Study). The Oshawa Harbour Urban Design Study (1995) promoted the Harbour as a vibrant “centrepiece” of the waterfront while attempting to minimize incompatibilities between industrial port operations and non-industrial activities. The Harbour Area plan was the subject of an Ontario

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area; and,• Establishing a heritage and commemorative

site at the crest of Gifford Hill.


The current Offi cial Plan designations and zoning in the area refl ect the decisions made by the Ontario Municipal Board.On April 25, 2005, Council passed a resolution that directed staff to undertake a land use study for the Harbour Road area, and adopted an interim control by-law (which was subsequently extended to April 25, 2007). The Harbour Road area forms part of the Waterfront Study area and is bounded by Wellington Avenue East, Montgomery Creek, Harbour Road and

Simcoe Street South. Recent Offi cial Plan and Zoning By-law amendments permit mixed use development and a range of residential uses within this area, including high rise residential condominium development.On May 1, 2006 Council passed a resolution that the City immediately initiate a process to establish an up-to-date comprehensive vision and master plan for the Oshawa Harbour Area. The Study was later expanded to develop a Master Plan for the entire Waterfront. Preparation of the Waterfront Master Plan commenced in October 2006. However, work on the study was put on hold in Fall 2007, pending completion of a review of governance issues related to the Harbour by The Honourable David Crombie for Transport Canada. This review

Mixed-use Option (From Oshawa Harbour Study (1991) - preferred option.

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commenced in September 2007 and the resulting report, entitled “Recommendations for the Future of the Oshawa Harbour”, was submitted to the Federal Government on February 21, 2008. The report was released to the public on September 2, 2008. In June 2009, the Federal Government declined to advance the recommendations in the Crombie report. Instead it announced its intent to create a Canadian Port Authority and offered to negotiate a settlement of the City’s lawsuit concerning a proposed rail spur on City lands transferred to the Crown in 1966.Negotiations were carried out between June 2009 and May 2010. The settlement included Crown commitments to:• Spend up to $9.2 million to conduct an

environmental clean-up of the Harbour;• Spend up to $5.0 million on environmental

clean-up of the lands to be transferred to the City;

• Provide $10.0 million to the OHC for new, modern east wharf dockage which should allow the Crown land on the West Wharf to evolve to uses more compatible with Lakeview Park;

• Provide $200,000 to the OHC for landscape

buffers adjacent to OHC property on Simcoe Street South, Farewell Street and Harbour Road to beautify the area and create a landscaped edge for the Waterfront Trail;

• Transfer 11.7 hectares (25 acres) - 47% of the land at issue-to the City; and,

• Transfer an additional 7.7 hectares (19 acres) of Crown land to the City for a total of 19.4 hectares (48 acres).

The lands to be transferred to the City are located on the west side of the Harbour and have potential for development. They include the former marina, which provides an opportunity for its re-establishment. In addition, the City is required to develop some new parkland on the property it will receive.


The Harbour Area has a range of issues and constraints which are being addressed through detailed analyses. These include:• Examining how the existing marina facility

can be re-opened as a revamped, viable enterprise;

• Assessing and mitigating soil contamination

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The Oshawa Harbour area is anticipated to be developed as a mixed-use area, that functions as a new residential waterfront community as well as a local destination.

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as a result of historical uses and activity; and,• Recognizing Flood plain lands and areas

identifi ed as Provincially Signifi cant Wetlands.The future of the Port of Oshawa, including governance and land use issues, is addressed through the settlement between the Federal Government and the City. This includes the Federal Government’s decision to establish a Canadian Port Authority, as well as the approval of the rail spur by the Canadian Transportation Agency.4.5.4 Draft Preferred Option for the Oshawa Harbour Area PrecinctThe Draft Preferred Option for the Oshawa Harbour Area is illustrated in Exhibit 5The following directions have helped to shape the Draft Preferred Option for the Oshawa Harbour Area precinct:• The Harbour should be developed as an

“urban centerpiece” of Oshawa’s Waterfront;• The reopening/expansion of the Marina has

the potential to act as a catalyst to revitalize the north and west sides of the Harbour; and

• Connections to other parts of the Waterfront should be enhanced.

With respect to the development of lands

managed by the Oshawa Harbour Commission (OHC), the Land Use, Development and Municipal Services Agreement negotiated between the City, the Federal Government and the OHC requires the OHC/future Port Authority to provide the City with a copy of its Draft Final Land Use Plan for comment. The OHC/future Port Authority will consider these comments and adjust its Land Use Plan as it deems appropriate.The future Port Authority must provide an opportunity for public consultation on its proposed Land Use Plan for Federal lands before it comes into force. A notice will be published in a major newspaper distributed in Oshawa. The notice will include information as to where to get a copy of the Land Use Plan as well as invite interested persons to make representations to the Port Authority at a public meeting, at a specifi ed time and place. After the Port Authority considers any representations it may adopt the plan.The City must show leadership with the approval of a Waterfront Master Plan that sets the tone for a renewed waterfront, establishes an achievable vision for City lands and which can be used as a “starting point” for any City comments on input on the Canada Port Authority’s land use plan.

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The Draft Preferred Option:• Advances the development of a marina, boat

launch on parkland/trails to comply with the Federal Agreement;

• Promotes development on the lands on the north side of Harbour Road, west of Montgomery Creek in accordance with the approved Zoning By-laws and Offi cial Plan Amendments;

• Advances development of mixed uses and a potential UOIT marine sciences faculty building at the southeast corner of Harbour Road and Simcoe Street South;

• Maintains and enhances Montgomery Creek as an important environmental area;

• Retains the East Wharf for employment purposes; and,

• Advances potential discussions with the Oshawa Harbour Commission on the closing of the Harbour Road right-of-way east of Farewell Street to accommodate shared space for a trail and a private driveway.

The proposed implementation activities for this precinct are contained in Section 6.0.

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Exhibit 5: Oshawa Harbour Area Preferred Option.Note: Future mixed-use residential development pending resolution of environmental issues.

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4.6 Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildl i fe Reserve


The Second Marsh is one of Oshawa’s largest natural assets and contains 123 ha (300 acres) of wetland abutting the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve. The marsh is a Provincially Signifi cant Wetland and Area of Natural and Scientifi c Interest well known for its signifi cant biodiversity and role as an important staging area for migratory birds. It is believed that the marsh was a site of military action during the War of 1812. At the beginning of the 19th century when the area was still a bay, a ship building facility owned by the Farewell brothers operated here.The Second Marsh has tremendous potential to become an even more signifi cant waterfront destination as an environmental and educational resource, with its self-guided, interpretive trails that are often used by the public, environmental researchers and school groups. At the eastern edge of the Second Marsh is the Dogwood trail for the blind, sponsored by GM, which is considered

a model for accessible trail design. There are also some active recreational activities in this area with informal ice-hockey games at McLaughlin Bay.Plans for an interpretive centre, known as the Great Lakes Wetland Interpretive Centre, have been proposed by the Friends of the Second Marsh for this area.

4.6.1 Second Marsh Management Plan (Dec. 1992)

The Second Marsh Management Plan remains valid and the pursuit of its objectives is ongoing. Elements of the plan include:1. Rehabilitation of the marsh as an initial priority

and then further development of recreational and educational facilities and amenities;

2. Enhancement of public access and giving identity to the Marsh through:• Name recognition;• Physical public access;

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• Signage;• Trails;• Viewing areas;• Toilets;• Education and interpretive facility; and,• Parking;

3. Rerouting of Farewell Creek to the original Lake Ontario outlet (completed by Ducks Unlimited Canada).


On January 23, 2001 Council agreed to provide a funding contribution of $250,000 for construction of the Second Marsh Interpretive Centre (now called the Great Lakes Wetland Interpretive Centre). There is a long term management agreement with Ducks Unlimited for the Second Marsh.


Reduced biodiversity in the Marsh has occurred due to sedimentation, altered drainage patterns and the presence of heavy metals. However, restoration of the Marsh habitat is on-going and signifi cant success has been achieved to date. The McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve is owned by GM. The City owns a strip of land along the waterfront and an easement through the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve provides access to the shoreline. GM currently maintains the Reserve, which is open to the public. It would be benefi cial to have a long-term agreement in place to ensure that this area remains as a private wildlife reserve open to the public.

Interpretive signage helps to educate users about the ecosystems and wildlife that inhabits the marsh.

Viewing platforms allow users to better view the area, with minimal intrusion to the sensitive wetlands.

The implementation of sustainable processes present a number of possibilities for educating the community and visitors to the waterfront.

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More opportunities for direct contact with nature should be created, while minimizing disruption to the natural systems.

Second Marsh is an important natural resource for the City of Oshawa and larger Region of Durham.

4.6.4 Draft Preferred Option for the Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Precinct

The Draft Preferred Option for the Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve is illustrated in Exhibit 6.Continued rehabilitation and enhancements to the Second Marsh and development of its potential as a waterfront destination are well underway. Therefore, key directions relate to the need to enhance accessibility and particularly the connections between this area and the rest of the Waterfront, as well as east into Clarington.The Second Marsh is the subject of a previously approved Management Plan. The Preliminary Directions and Options Report confi rmed that this Management Plan is still generally valid. The Draft Preferred Option recognizes the following elements in the Second Marsh Management Plan which have been completed:• Installation of primary and secondary trails;• Installation of signs, viewing towers, platforms

and site furniture;

• Vegetative plantings;• Rerouting Farewell Creek; and,• Undertaking carp control.The Draft Preferred Option includes two elements contained in the Second Marsh Management Plan that remain outstanding. The outstanding elements from the Plan, which are now the responsibility of the Friends of the Second Marsh, are:• Installation of toilets; and,• Construction of an Interpretative Centre.The Draft Preferred Option now shows the proposed site for the Interpretative Centre on the east side of the Second Marsh south of GM Canada’s Head Offi ce rather than on the Gifford Hill.In addition, development around the marsh areas along the waterfront should be designed to be bird friendly.The proposed implementation activities for this precinct are contained in Section 6.0.

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Public and private sector investment appropriate for waterfront locations will be needed to develop new facilities and enhance existing facilities to achieve the City’s vision for the Waterfront and related economic benefi ts. While there is no certainty that funding will be awarded to the City, and various programs have limits to the amount of funds that are available, there are a number of potential funding sources. The City will investigate these and other potential funding sources including a range of government programs which are or may become available (e.g. Ontario Trillium Foundation).

5.1 Municipal InitiativesThe City’s Brownfi elds Renaissance Community Improvement Plan (Brownfi elds CIP) is based on the premise that the clean up and development of contaminated lands is in the public interest. It includes a number of fi nancial incentives to help pay for the cost of rehabilitating contaminated lands and buildings which may be applicable, especially to the Harbour Area. These initiatives would only be useful for the privately held lands along the waterfront.

Additional potential tools used to facilitate brownfi eld re-development include environmental study grants, development charge exemptions and/or grants through Community Improvement Plans. The Green Municipal Fund, established by the federal government and managed by FCM, is another potential funding source for feasibility studies, fi eld tests and sustainable community plans up to a maximum of $350,000.The City could also set aside funds in its general operating budget to cover the costs for redevelopment in the harbour area for land acquisition.

5.2 Fund-RaisingThe City can partner with user groups to raise funds for the development of the Oshawa Waterfront. The specifi cs of each partnership should be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

5.3 Donations/VolunteersThe City can provide opportunities for private citizens and groups to provide cash donations for benches, bricks, trees and other amenities throughout the Waterfront parks system. The City may provide tax receipts for private donations.

The Waterfront could provide for less formal activities including a splash pad.

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Volunteers may also be used to implement parts of the Waterfront Plan.

5.4 Naming Opportunities and Corporate Sponsorships

Naming of specifi c elements within the Oshawa Waterfront Parks system should follow established City Council approved policies. Corporate sponsors are an excellent vehicle for promoting and providing a funding source for the Oshawa Waterfront. The Dogwood trail in the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife area, which is sponsored by General Motors Canada (GM), is an example of a corporate sponsorship.

5.5 Public/Private PartnershipsPublic and private partnerships may also be an approach to achieve specifi c objectives. The City is already considering such an approach for certain lands in the Harbour area. Other examples include the operation of certain facilities (e.g. Jubilee Pavilion) in the parks.

The City of Cobourg has redeveloped their waterfront with the assistance of the Canada Infrastructure Fund and Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.

Impervious surfaces in parking lots should be minimized in the park areas - increased trees and plantings will help to minimize the visual prominence of parking and be a sustainable feature of the waterfront parks.

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The Waterfront is divided into six precincts relating to parks, environmental features and other areas. The six precincts are:1. Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands

Precinct;2. Stone Street Residential Precinct;3. Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh

Precinct;4. Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Precinct;5. Oshawa Harbour and Area Precinct; and,6. Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay

Wildlife Reserve Precinct.The Implementation strategy for each individual precinct includes the following goal and objectives.

6.1 GoalThe Primary Goal of the Waterfront Master Plan Study is to develop a comprehensive and cohesive plan for Oshawa’s waterfront parks, natural areas, and Harbour area over the long term. This Goal will be achieved by advancing eight objectives taken from the guiding principles of the Waterfront Master Plan.

6.2 Objectives to Achieve the Goal6.2.1 Objective: Connected - Enhance circulation and access to achieve a connected and continuous waterfrontConnectivity will be achieved through enhancing natural systems, improving roads, trails and pathways, applying a common design language, programming complementary activities, enhancing views and vistas and improving public transit.6.2.2 Objective: Sustainable - Enhance the sustainability of the waterfront to achieve a sustainable waterfront.Sustainability will be achieved through providing educational opportunities, preserving cultural resources, applying enhanced landscaping, treatments, undertaking improved building design and “green” parking standards, protecting, preserving and restoring environmental areas, and using sustainable funding models.

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6.2.3 Objective: Multifunctional - Enhance the multifunctional nature of the waterfront to achieve a multifunctional waterfront that offers something for everyone.Multifunctionality will be achieved by creating multi-use areas balancing an appropriate mix of active and passive recreational opportunities, programming for a wide range of healthy activities and by designing safe roads, trails, parks and other public spaces for people of all abilities and ages.6.2.4 Objective: Distinct - Actively promote and lead by example to provide uses and development that will achieve a distinct waterfront. A distinct waterfront will be achieved by creating park-like streets, promoting tourism, advancing new development, advancing facilities with a Regional draw and advancing innovative designs.6.2.5 Objective: Balanced - Enhance land uses and diversity in programming to achieve a balanced waterfront.A balanced waterfront will be achieved by balancing the needs of people and the environment, by promoting uses and activities that balance active and passive uses, by advancing uses that complement each other and by ensuring compatibility between competing uses.6.2.6 Objective: Accessible - Enhance connectivity and the design of the public realm, including open spaces and parks to achieve an accessible waterfront. Accessibility will be achieved by ensuring projects satisfy the City of Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).6.2.7 Objective: Promotion of Health and Wellness - Encourage a range of recreational activities for residents of all ages and abilities on a four season basis to promote the health and wellness of Oshawa Citizens.Improvements to overall health and wellness will be achieved by providing facilities for formal active recreation as well as for self-directed and passive recreational activities.

Trail materials and function will vary throughout the parks and should provide for a multitude of activities.

6.2.8 Objective: Respect Cultural Heritage - Enhance opportunities to access cultural heritage resources and information to achieve and promote a better understanding and respect for the cultural heritage attributes of the waterfront.Respect for cultural heritage will be achieved by promoting cultural heritage education, by protecting and enhancing cultural resources and by developing ways to educate the public and promote heritage issues.

6.3 Implementation Actions to Achieve the Objectives This section articulates specifi c actions proposed to be undertaken to address the objectives outlined in Section 6.1.

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Proposed Waterfront Implementation Activities and Cost

Activity Cost(a) Amend the Oshawa Offi cial Plan and Zoning By-law, as appropriate, to implement Waterfront Master Plan Advertising

(b) Prepare a Land Acquisition Strategy to implement the Waterfront Master Plan N/A(c) Undertake Archeological Assessments as required and preserve Archeological resources TBD

(d) Undertake Erosion Control Study along the Lake Ontario shoreline $100,000.00(e) Close the following unopened road allowances:• Stevenson Road South - generally south of Renaissance Drive• Park Road South - south of Stone Street• Nelson Street - north of Harbour Road• Wilson Road - north of Harbour Road

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(f) Establish a strategy to improve water quality along the waterfront N/A(g) Continue to educate residents about the importance of the City’s waterfront N/A

(h) Continue to promote the attributes of and events held along the waterfront N/A

Public streets that frame parks should be designed to have a “park-like” feel through special materials and a double row of trees.

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Precinct 1: Lakefront West Park and Maurac LandsActivity Cost

(a) Construct gateway Entry Feature at Whitby/Oshawa Trail connection $26,095.46(b) Construct trail to connect Waterfront Trail to Phillip Murray Avenue along existing watercourse $217,734.00

(c) Asphalt and re-asphalt existing paths and proposed paths around slo-pitch diamonds

(included in above)

(d) Construct playgrounds south of the existing slo-pitch diamonds $110,905.70(e) Enlarge existing parking lot $260,954.60(f) Plant native trees and shrubs along primary waterfront trail $130,477.30(g) Install granite donation markers, waterfront trail signs and safety signs $17,614.44(h) Overseed native meadow area $97,857.99(i) Construct passive sitting shelter overlooking wetland $45,667.06(j) Provide a driveway off end of Stevenson Road South into proposed 55 car parking lot $117,429.60

(k) Construct proposed 55 car parking lot $108,296.20(l) Construct gateway Entry Feature at Stevenson Road South and Phillip Murray Drive and butterfl y garden $26,095.46

(m) Plant street trees on both sides of Stevenson Road South from Phillip Murray Avenue to the parking lot $143,525.10

(n) Redevelop Renaissance Park with senior and junior play structures, a shelter/structure with site furniture, paving signage and plantings. $113,515.30

(o) Install donation banners and signage in the butterfl y garden $32,619.33(p) Construct the CAW viewing structure and gardens $65,238.66(q) Construct viewing pavilion/light tower south of existing slo-pitch diamonds $104,381.90(r) Construct picnic shelter/pavilion south of existing slo-pitch diamonds $45,667.06(s) Plant street trees along Phillip Murray Avenue from Town of Whitby border to Stevenson Road South on both sides of concrete sidewalk $39,143.20

(t) Construct trail to connect Waterfront Trail to Phillip Murray Avenue between Ice Sports and existing slo-pitch diamonds $77,634.00

(u) Plant native trees along proposed trail to connect Waterfront Trail to Phillip Murray Avenue between Ice Sports and existing slo-pitch diamonds $39,143.20

(v) Construct Gold Point viewing Structure $45,667.06(w) Construct gateway Entry Feature at Park Road South $32,619.33(x) Construct passive sitting shelters along waterfront trail between Stevenson Road South and Park Road South $10,438.19

(y) Construct viewing structure south of Connery Crescent near bluff areas $32,619.33(z) Plant street trees along Phillip Murray Avenue from Stevenson Road South to Park Road South on both sides of concrete sidewalk $117,429.60

(aa) Construct active recreational uses on vacant City-owned 9 hectare (22 ac.) site at southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road South $2,100.000.00

10% Contingency $270,462.52Total $2,329,231.59

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Precinct 2: Stone Street Residential

Activity Cost(a) Continue to work with Durham Region Transit and Durham District School Board to move bus service off Stone Street N/A

(b) Consult with area residents to review parking restrictions to make on-road bike facilities safer N/A

(c) Improved Waterfront Trail/signage $5,000Total $5,000

Private citizens and other community groups should have the opportunity to sponsor park amenities such as benches, trees or other park elements.

Methods for identifying the Waterfront Trail and parks system can include simple pavers in the sidewalk or bollards identifying the Trail.

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Playground area in Lakeview Park. Any structures built along the waterfront should be “light” and retain views to the water.

Precinct 3: Stone Street Park and Pumphouse

Activity Cost(a) Install pedestrian lighting along Waterfront Trail $113,435.00(b) Redevelop and relocate children’s playground $119,405.20(c) Plant natural species around marsh $119,405.20(d) Construct gateway Entry Feature $17,910.78(e) Install site furnishings $35,821.57(f) Install landscape plantings $53,732.35(g) Expand and enhance the marsh $238,810.50(h) Construct a marsh boardwalk $59,702.61(i) Construct a recreational pathway $29,851.31(j) Construct pedestrian bridge to connect trail to the expanded marsh $89,553.92(k) Install interpretive signs $35,821.57(l) Undertake tennis and basketball court improvements $47,762.09(m) Install internal pedestrian pathway connections $53,732.35(n) Request Region to install decorative fencing and landscaping around the Water Supply Plant N/A

(o) Create a transit bus loop on the South Oshawa Community Centre/G.L. Roberts CVI if possible N/A

10% Contingency $118,211.18Consultant Costs $190,747.97Total $1,223,903.60

Precinct 4: Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park

Activity Cost(a) Prepare Master Plan for Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park and prepare an implementation strategy TBD

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Precinct 5: Harbour Area

Activity Cost(a) Build a new marina, boat launch, parkland and trails, Montgomery Creek shoreline restoration, soils movements and remediation $21,500,000.00

(b) Undertaking landscaping on future City-owned Harbour lands located north and south of the Oshawa Creek, east of Simcoe Street South (soil remediation included under marina soils movements and remediation)

$493,000.00

(c) Augmenting landscaping adjacent to Oshawa Harbour Commission/Crown owned lands along Simcoe Street South, Harbour Road and Farewell Street $108,400.00

(d) Construct Gateway Entry Feature at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road $26,095.46(e) Investigate Development Charge and Community Improvement incentives for mixed use/multi-residential development in the Harbour Area $20,000.00

(f) Consult with Oshawa Harbour Commission on the possibility of closing the Harbour Road allownece east of Farewell Street in favour of establishing a driveway adjacent to the Waterfront Trail

N/A

Total $22,093,095.46

Precinct 6: Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve

Activity Cost(a) Enhance gateway Entry Feature for Second Marsh at Harbour Road and Farewell Street $26,095.46

Note: Phasing and fi nancial implications will be addressed through the Strategic Financial Plan.

The Waterfront should be developed to encourage a range of physical activities for all ages and abilities.

Documents

Waterfront Master Plan