We're continuing investments in active transportation and enhancing safety in the Casa Loma neighbourhood.

Upgrades are coming to the existing path in Casa Palmero Park between Casa Palmero Drive and Lakeview Road into a purpose-built multi-use pathway.

As part of our continued investments in active transportation, upgrading the existing path improves the access, slope and safety for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly keeping users off main arterial roadways when connecting through the Casa Loma area and to other multi-use pathways and parks in our community.

About the project

When required, this multi-use pathway will also be used for light passenger vehicle (e.g. cars, light truck) egress out of the Casa Loma area when emergency evacuation is required (e.g. wildfire).

The project will consist of:

• A 3.5-metre-wide, by 500-metre-long asphalt and crushed gravel path will be constructed between Casa Palmero Drive and Lakeview Road.
• Removable bollards will be installed to ensure its primary use as a multi-use pathway.
• A small section of new watermain pipe will be installed in the pathway at the north end of Lakeview Road area.

Construction schedule

Construction is scheduled to begin in November and continue through April 2024, which generally includes:

• Mobilization, site preparation and perimeter safety fence installation
• A small section of watermain pipe installation in the existing walkway near the south end of the project area
• Vegetation removal and retaining wall construction
• Site grading and sub-base activity, gravel and asphalt pathway installations
• Bollard installation and completion of road tie-ins
• Hydroseeding and area cleanup

The construction schedule may be subject to change with inclement weather conditions, contractor schedule changes and other factors.

What to expect during construction

Construction results in temporary inconveniences such as noise, dust, dirt, vibration, and crew and equipment movement. When working in winter conditions, and only if necessary, work outside of typical construction hours may be required by the contractor on a temporary basis, once approved by the City. Property owner driveway access will be maintained with only minor interruptions for moving crews and equipment.

The existing path will be temporarily closed during construction, which has been scheduled in the winter months to minimize the temporary inconvenience of construction.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while crews complete this work.

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