Those eagerly anticipating the opening of St. David’s accessible playground may have to wait just a little bit longer than expected.
Councilor Mark Rice gave an update on the project during council’s September 6 public meeting. He noted the structures were being assembled on site and that the rubberized service was set to be installed the first week or so of September.
Mayor Dave Aker asked when the playground was scheduled to be complete. Director of Engineering Gerry Antle said the work is expected to be completed later this fall.
“I would note that the rubberized surface is actually delayed this week,” said Antle. “That’s a sub-contractor who does specialized work, so they’re now scheduled to be on site next week.”
Aker said he was looking forward to the City wrapping up the work and carrying on with other projects, adding the playground, though still under construction, looks phenomenal.
“And it will look even better once the new surface gets installed,” said Aker.
Councillor Isabell Fry asked if the City is on target to conclude the project by the end of September.
Antle said he did not anticipate an end of September completion date.
“There’s some complications occurring on site, so I expect it will be later this fall,” said the director.
The upgrades, which include smart technology, improved lighting, and the addition of two new gender-neutral washrooms, were announced in August 2021. The playground will cost just around a million dollars, with both the provincial and federal governments chipping in $150,000 each.
