Georgian Bluffs has big plans in motion.
Major park improvement projects in Kemble and Sarawak are set to break ground, bringing new playgrounds, enhanced accessibility features, landscaping improvements and upgraded community spaces to Georgian Bluffs.
Construction has begun at the Kemble Athletic Field with site mobilization, temporary fencing, tree protection measures, signage installation and site preparation work.
Similar work will begin at Sarawak Family Park this week. Residents may notice increased activity at both locations as crews prepare for the next phases of construction.
“We are thrilled to see these projects moving from planning into construction,” said Mayor Sue Carleton. “These improvements represent a significant investment in our parks and public spaces. They will create safer and more accessible places for neighbours and visitors to gather, play and connect with nature.”
The upgrades are part of a suite of improvements underway in Georgian Bluffs this year that received 50 per cent funding from the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, through which Georgian Bluffs received a total of $825,000 supporting six community projects.
The Sarawak Family Park project will feature a new accessible playground with a rubberized safety surface, expanded overflow parking, additional seating, tree planting and landscape enhancements.
Improvements at the Kemble Athletic Fields will include the addition of a playground, accessible pathways, seating areas, landscaping and site improvements designed to support community use for years to come.
The project will also include the removal of the castle structure at the Kemble Athletic Fields. While the castle has been a familiar feature of the park for many years and is remembered fondly as part of the community’s annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ event, its condition and the planned redevelopment of the space are leading to its removal.