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Project Updates
June 23, 2026 - Council Meeting verbal update
A verbal update on the project was provided during the Council Meeting on Monday, June 22. Ryan Gibbons, the Town's Director of Community Services, noted that the formal address of the property has been changed to 208 Peel Street North. He also provided background on Council's previous direction regarding the elements to be included in the park, and explained why staff had not pursued deeper levels of public engagement on the incorporation of these elements into the preliminary site design. Consultation on opportunities for future phases of site development, including a proposed playground and further trail connections, is expected to be completed this summer. Director Gibbons also explained that tree removals completed to date have been performed to allow for previously-approved improvements to be completed, to address invasive species and to improve sightlines into the park for user safety. Inspections for active migratory bird nests were completed prior to the removal of these trees. He also acknowledged and apologized for not providing notice before these necessary tree removals were completed.
The update can be heard at the 4:17:35 mark of the meeting recording.
