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VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Final Report • June 2013 Waterfront The waterfront zone is presently defined by the presence of the boardwalk. As the most popular facility in the park, it faces some of the most challenging long-term decisions, including the need to upgrade and / or protect it from climate change. Most of the management decisions for the waterfront zone relate to physical investment, and additional detail may be found in subsequent chapters of this document. Heritage & Culture Victoria Park is one of the oldest civic parks in Canada, and its history is intrinsically linked to the history of Charlottetown. Gifted to the citizens of Prince Edward Island by Governor William Robinson on June 14, 1873, Victoria Park is figuratively and quite literally at the centre of Charlottetown’s open space system. In light of its historic significant and regional prominence, the City should move forward with making an application for designation as a national historic site. The process for designation is fairly straightforward, although it can take a minimum of two years for final Ministerial approval. The application can be made by City staff or by a member of the general public, with the land owner’s (the Province’s consent). Other supporting information that will be required for such an application includes the legal boundary of the site, information on the site components and conditions, and documentation on the historic value of the site. Once designated, the park would have access to some funding to support ongoing conservation and maintenance work specific to the site’s heritage. Fort Edward Fort Edward is an important historic site in the park, and a valuable asset to be maintained and managed. Over time, the present site interpretation should be expanded, perhaps as part of an overall interpretive strategy for Victoria Park. Although the public has mixed feelings about the look-off, it provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy scenic views of Charlottetown, the Harbour, and across to Fort Amherst / Port - la - Joye, and the park itself. Perhaps over time, this structure could be replaced with a waterfront look-off that serves a similar function. 54
Final Report • June 2013 VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 5.9 Waterfront Matrix Zone Facility Intention Timeframe Objective Task Frequency Waterfront Boardwalk Upgrade existing boardwalk to a multimodal facility. Raise boardwalk level along with sea wall improvements Widen boardwalk cross section to 4.0 - 5.0 metres Short Term Investment Upgrade surfacing from wood to hard surface Medium - Long Term Investment Explore the feasibility of permeable paving Raise height and improve construction of sea wall Construct 4.0 - 5.0 m wide boardwalk Narrow travel lanes to 3.2m width Increase medians and add other traffic calming measures Park Road Convert to an internal park carriageway. Short Term Investment Change surfacing at key gateways & crossings Look -offs & Water Access Sea wall Create a series of safe water access points and look-offs Maintain the existing sea wall Upgrade the sea wall to account for sea level rise & major storm events. Reduce speed limit. Remove civic street name Medium Term Investment Promote enhanced access and connection to the water. Ongoing Regular Maintenance Inspect the sea wall for damage, top up armour stone as required. Long Term Investment Upgrade the height and construction of the existing sea wall. Annually and after any major events. 5.10 Heritage & Cultural Matrix Zone Facility Intention Timeframe Objective Task Frequency Heritage & Culture Fort Edward Battery Memorials & Public Art Signage and Interpretation Maintain character and quality of Fort Inspect artifacts and installations for damage and wear. Bi-annually Ongoing Edward’s historic assets Regular Remove graffiti and vandalism Within 24 hours of incident. Maintain existing interpretive signage Ongoing Maintenance Inspect panels, footings, and base for wear. Annually Repair as required. As needed Update and add to existing interpretive Medium Term Add to the quality and quantity of the interpretation at Fort Investment signage Edward Maintain existing memorials and public art Regular Inspect memorials for damage and wear. Bi-annually Ongoing installations. Maintenance Remove graffiti and vandalism Within 24 hours of incident. Maintain existing memorials and public art installations. Regular Inspect memorials for damage and wear. Bi-annually in the fall and spring. Ongoing Maintenance Remove graffiti and vandalism Within 24 hours of incident. Install new signage Short Term Investment Install new park signage, as required 55
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