Work on the new $29-million, 4.5-acre park at the foot of Lower Sherbourne has moved above ground with both the pavilion and the water channel getting underway.
"One of the most interesting features of this park is that some of the precinct-wide infrastructure is being amalgamated with the mark design," says James Roche, a senior project manager with
Waterfront Toronto, who is developing the site, "so you're going to have treated water being discharged into the lake as a main feature of the park."
Work is further along on the portion of the park south of Queens Quay, which is expected to be completed this summer. The north side, which will be less of a city-wide attraction and is being built as more of a neighbourhood resource, is expected to be completed by October or November.
Other features of the park will include a splash pad, winter skating rink and lawn for recreation and performances.
Though it's temporarily known as Sherbourne Park, the shortlist of eight possible permanent names was released last week, with voting on the final three going into next week.
The shortlisted names were Bayfront Village Green, Blue Edge Park, Kanadario Park, Merchant's Wharf Park, Ridout Park, Sherbourne Commons (obviously the best choice), Tkaronto Park and Waterside Park.
Writer: Bert Archer
Source: James Roche
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