Paul Kane Ornamental Pond
Originally designed to be ornamental, the Paul Kane Park water features are often used as wading pools. These features do not meet Alberta Health Services health and safety regulations as a wading pool. Since 2014, the City has been working closely with the public to create a vision for the pond that meets public health requirements, considers the needs and input of the community, and makes the most of available capital budget.
Current Activity
Open House - Project Update
Wednesday October 14, 6 - 8pm
Christ Church
12116 - 102 Ave NW
Please note: presentation at 6:30pm
Join us and view the design drawings for the water feature at Paul Kane Park which are based on the approved concept option.
Project Timeline
Project strategy development
2014
Park site assessment completed
October: Public workshop to identify priorities and preferences for the water features at Paul Kane Pond
November: Open house presentation of three proposed concept plans
Paul Kane Park Ornamental Pond Study and Concept Options
December: Open house presentation of preferred concept option
Paul Kane Park Ornamental Pond Preferred Concept Plan
Funding request approved in the 2015-2018 capital budget deliberations
2015
Design work begins
October: Project update presentation of design drawings based on the approved concept option
Paul Kane Open House Presentation Boards
2016
April: Project update sent to residents
Paul Kane Park Ornamental Pond Redevelopment - April 2016 Project Update
Spring - Summer: Construction of the new water feature
Project Overview
In 2011, the ornamental pond in Paul Kane Park, which had been used as a wading pool, was identified by Alberta Health Services as not meeting current Alberta Public Health Act regulations. Alberta Health Services has asked the City to look at options to make the pond safe for use.
In 2014, the City of Edmonton developed options for the site. The community provided their feedback online, at a community workshop, and at two open houses. Based on feedback and comments from the public, a preferred concept option was developed and approved. The concept was further refined and, in October 2015, the schematic design was presented at an open house and subsequently approved.
Design development was completed in Spring 2016 and Construction commences June 27, 2016.
The Vision
The approved design for the ornamental pond at Paul Kane Park will create a green oasis in the heart of the city by:
- Maintaining the existing footprint of the ornamental pond with a wetland ribbon of plant material to border the pond edges creating a naturalized bank
- Adding small wooden decks adjacent to the wetland ribbon
- Maintaining a large, treed island in the pond, as well as the hills and topography currently enjoyed in the park
- Adding a runnel plaza – a water feature that will flow to the pond creating sound and opportunities to interact with the water
For More Information
Program & Project Development
PO Box 2359
12th Floor CN Tower
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
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In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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