Annual Report 2012 - Town of Richmond Hill
Annual Report 2012 - Town of Richmond Hill
Annual Report 2012 - Town of Richmond Hill
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6. New Investments<br />
Providing exceptional public service to our community means investing in the infrastructure –<br />
the buildings, parks, roads, water and sewer systems – that support the plans and new initiatives<br />
we undertake. The <strong>Town</strong>’s ongoing commitment to our municipal infrastructure will help us<br />
achieve our future vision <strong>of</strong> <strong>Richmond</strong> <strong>Hill</strong>, where people come together to build our community.<br />
The following table demonstrates our progress on a number <strong>of</strong> significant community investments.<br />
Some, like the Oak Ridges Community Centre, are recently completed, while others will be<br />
completed throughout the remainder <strong>of</strong> Phase<br />
Two Implementation, including the Highway 404<br />
Overpass and the Oak Ridges Library.<br />
Schedule <strong>of</strong> Actions: Investments<br />
2 0 1 2 C O M M U N I T Y S U R V E Y<br />
83% <strong>of</strong> residents feel our infrastructure<br />
(roads, buildings, parks and community<br />
centres) is well maintained.<br />
ACTIONS<br />
RESPONSIBILITY<br />
Lead Department Contributors<br />
TIMEFRAME<br />
2011 <strong>2012</strong> 2013 2014<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
Oak Ridges<br />
Community<br />
Centre<br />
Lake Wilcox<br />
Park<br />
Environment and<br />
Infrastructure<br />
Services<br />
Environment and<br />
Infrastructure<br />
Services<br />
Community<br />
Services<br />
Community<br />
Services<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
The new Community Centre in Oak Ridges opened its<br />
doors in Summer <strong>2012</strong>, providing opportunities to<br />
connect and be active. With the <strong>Town</strong>’s first Silver<br />
certification from the LEED Green Building Rating<br />
System, this building is also a symbol <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s<br />
commitment to the environment and the<br />
. The Centre includes an Ecological Centre<br />
with educational programs and activities related to the<br />
Oak Ridges Moraine. Other programs and services will<br />
also be developed to meet community needs.<br />
The Lake Wilcox Park, situated on the east shores <strong>of</strong><br />
Lake Wilcox, will provide much-needed recreational<br />
amenities to the area. Its design and development will<br />
protect and enhance the natural heritage features <strong>of</strong><br />
the site, building on the recent rehabilitation and<br />
naturalization <strong>of</strong> the shoreline. Council approved the<br />
master plan concept in 2011, as well as a conceptual<br />
design for the lakefront promenade, boardwalk and<br />
water play. Construction will begin in early 2013.<br />
Yonge / Gamble<br />
Fire Hall<br />
Environment and<br />
Infrastructure<br />
Services<br />
Community<br />
Services<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
A new fire hall in north <strong>Richmond</strong> <strong>Hill</strong> will enhance<br />
community safety and promote .<br />
The facility will be designed and built to a minimum<br />
LEED Silver certification standard. Station 8-6 is now<br />
under construction and is expected to be complete<br />
by August <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Trails and<br />
Cycling<br />
Infrastructure<br />
Environment and<br />
Infrastructure<br />
Services<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
ü<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> will continue to implement the<br />
recommendations <strong>of</strong> the Pedestrian and Cycling<br />
Master Plan, which includes the expansion <strong>of</strong> present<br />
trails and cycling infrastructure, and the promotion <strong>of</strong><br />
its safe usage. Now in Phase Two <strong>of</strong> implementation,<br />
the plan’s most recent initiatives include public<br />
awareness and marketing materials to promote the<br />
local pedestrian and cycling network.<br />
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