Waterfront Master Plan

C I T Y O F O S H AWA :
WAT E R F R O N T M A S T E R P L A N
D r a f t P r e f e r r e d Wa t e r f r o n t M a s t e r P l a n
M a y 2 0 11
Brook McIlroy Inc.

Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd, Hemson Consulting Ltd., Shoreplan Engineering Ltd., Touristics and Golder
Associates Ltd.
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City of Oshawa WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN
table of contents
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Introduction
Public Input
Proposed Vision and Themes Guiding Principles

3.1
Vision
3.2
Guiding Principles
3.3
Key Issues
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Overview of Waterfront Precincts - Current Conditions,

Issues and Constraints, and Preferred Options
4.1
Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands
4.2
Stone Street Residential
4.3
Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh
4.4
Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park
4.5
Oshawa Harbour and Area
4.6
Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve
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Potential Funding Sources

5.1
Municipal Initiatives
5.2
Fund Raising
5.3
Donations
5.4
Naming Opportunities and Partnerships
5.5
Public/Private Partnerships
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Implementation of the Preferred Waterfront Masterfront

Master Plan
6.1
Goal
6.2
Objectives to Achieve the Goal
6.3
Implementation Actions to Achieve the Objectives
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City of Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan
Lakeview Park.
1 Introduction
The City of Oshawa has always had a strong
connection to the waters of Lake Ontario. In
early times, Aboriginals of the Mississauga First
Nations trapped beaver and other animals, then
loaded their pelts onto canoes near the present
Oshawa Harbour and transported these goods
to trading posts further west. Around 1760, the
French constructed a trading post near this
location and its ruins provided shelter for the first
residents of Oshawa. The original permanent
European settlers in Oshawa came by water and
settled along the waterfront first east and then
west of the Oshawa Harbour. Even the name
Oshawa comes from an Aboriginal name which
translates to where we must leave our canoes.
In 1850, this name was adopted when Oshawa
was incorporated as a village. The Master Plan is
about re-connecting Oshawa with its waterfront
and reclaiming its heritage as a coastal
community, bringing new benefits to the public
and attracting visitors for years to come.
The City of Oshawa Waterfront includes
extensive parkland and major natural features. It
also includes a significant Harbour Area.
The City has undertaken on-going planning
across the Oshawa Waterfront, and particularly
the Harbour Area, for many years. However,
a need for a more comprehensive vision and
implementation strategy for the entire waterfront

has been identified.
The overall purpose of the Oshawa Waterfront
Master Plan is to establish a comprehensive
and realistic vision for the Waterfront and
provide strategies for its implementation,
including recommended development priorities
and guidance for any future parks and detailed
Master Plans that may be prepared.
The majority of the Waterfront outside the
Harbour Area is used for public parkland,
other public facilities (e.g. water treatment and
supply plants), or contains major environmental
features (e.g. Second Marsh, Pumphouse Marsh,
McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve). Master Plans
have been prepared for most of the waterfront
parks. These documents have been reviewed
including such matters as:
Current status;
Issues with current plans and implementation

process; and
Opportunities and constraints.
The development of the Draft Preferred Options

outlined in this report involved a review of the
available background information, public input
and the Citys agreement with the Federal
Government with respect to the Harbour area.
Draft Preferred Waterfront Master Plan - May 2011
Extensive parkland along the Lake Ontario waterfront.
The Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan study area

is divided into six precincts relating to parks,
environmental features and other areas. Moving
from west to east, the six precincts (see map on
page 10) are as follows:
1. Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands
Precinct;
2. Stone Street Residential Precinct;
3. Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh
Precinct;
Identify the role, function and plans for each

of the various precincts;
Examine existing linkages to, from and along

the Waterfront;
Identify measures to link and integrate

waterfront precincts;
Identify the need for additional studies or

updates to existing plans; and
Identify options, where appropriate, for future

land development within precincts.
4. Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Precinct;

5. Oshawa Harbour and Area Precinct; and
6. Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay
Wildlife Reserve Precinct.
For each of the six Waterfront precincts a Draft
Preferred Option has been prepared, which
reflects the overall vision for the waterfront.
Each Draft Preferred Option is a comprehensive
working plan that identifies waterfront features,
character areas, land and water uses, natural
and cultural features, built form and adjacent
land uses, key views, transportation and parking
and other relevant elements. The Draft Preferred
Options included in Section 4, generally:
2 Public Input
The City of Oshawa held extensive public
consultation during the preparation of the
Waterfront Master Plan. The purpose of the
public consultation was to both inform and obtain
input from the public on the creation of the
Waterfront Master Plan.
Public Open Houses/Workshops were held on:
November 22, 2006
February 24, 2011
There a number of places where direct waterfront access

currently exists.
Pilot projects for introducing sustainability to the Oshawa Waterfront can be implemented at a small scale. The above
photo illustrates how impervious surfaces can be minimized with the use of plantings and swales.
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3 Vision and Guiding Principles

This section outlines the Guiding Principles
that underly the overall vision for the Oshawa
Waterfront. A connected structure of goals,
objectives and actions, serves to articulate how
these principles will be adressed in a meaningful
fashion, through a detailed, measurable
implementaion plan (see section 6.0).
The primary mandate of this Plan is to build on
previous work-to-date and develop a unified
vision for the Waterfront. The following vision and
guiding principles have been developed based
on the background review and the refinement of
preliminary direction and options.
3.1
Vision
The vision for Oshawas Waterfront is an Urban

Waterfront Jewel guided by the principles that
the Waterfront should be connected, sustainable,
multifunctional, distinct, balanced, accessible,
promote health and wellness and respect cultural
heritage.
3.2
Guiding Principles
3.2.1 Connected
How is it all connected? How do we connect the
Waterfront Precincts with each other, adjacent
neighbourhoods, the broader city, and adjacent
municipalities? In particular, how is public access
to, from, and along the Waterfront provided in
order to take full advantage of the area? The
answers are diverse. Connections will be made
through:
Natural Systems: Interpretative signage and
identification of the larger ecosystems.
The southeast area of Stone Street Park should remain

as public parkland for quiet contemplation, while providing
opportunities for seating and informal gathering at the
waters edge.
Roads: The roads are essentially the park

edges and entrances, and by designing them as
park-like spaces, they will become part of the
waterfront theme and they can assist in tying it
all together.
communityoriented and
healthy lifestyle
Trails and Pathways: Understanding how

to move through the Oshawa section of the
Waterfront Trail and how to access the waterfront
parks by foot and bicycle.
Design Language: Using common elements,
such as furnishings and structures, to define the
waterfront parks these should extend to the
parks edges and along waterfront park streets
(e.g. Phillip Murray Avenue).
Complementary Activities: Programming
should consider the four seasons and dedicate
sites to accommodating winter activities (e.g. ice
skating, festivals) which are lacking in Oshawas
waterfront parks. Developing tourist destinations
on the waterfront should also be considered.
Views and Vistas: Lakeview Park features
a number of promontories that provide
unobstructed views to other areas of the
waterfront, as well as to other municipalities.
These need to be enhanced.
Transit: Public access to the waterfront can
be enhanced through an effective public
transportation system.
3.2.2 Sustainable
What does a sustainable waterfront look like?
How can sustainability permeate all aspects of
the Waterfront Master Plan? How can the natural
environment along the Waterfront be preserved
and enhanced in combination with appropriate
development? Sustainability will be achieved
through:
Education: Oshawas waterfront has many
special naturalized areas that are currently
being used for educational and research
purposes. The Master Plan should build on
these naturalized areas and enhance access to
them while minimizing the disruption to natural
processes.
Landscaping: Oshawas waterfront has a
historic landscape and an abundance of mature
trees. New landscaping should complement
the mature landscape through use of native
plantings. Appropriate successional tree planting
should be undertaken.
Buildings and Structures: The buildings and
structures within the Waterfront Precincts should
retain a feeling of permanence, while blending
into the landscape through the use of natural
materials and sensitive design. The open air
structures in Lakeview Park are a good example
of waterfront design.
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Parking: The visual and environmental impacts

of surface parking should be minimized
throughout the Waterfront Precincts and parking
should be designed to blend in with the parkland
and open space areas. Parking should not
define the park edges but instead be provided in
discrete, well-considered locations.
3.2.3 Multifunctional
Ecosystems: The protection, preservation and

restoration of existing natural systems (including
air, land, water, terrestrial, aquatic, animal and
plant life) should be prioritized and balanced
with existing and proposed waterfront activities.
In particular, a strategy should be considered
for the enhancement of water quality so that
the beach in Lakeview Park can be safely used
for wading, swimming and other water related
activities at all times of the summer.
Creating Multi-Use Areas: Programmed

elements should function in all seasons. For
example, a winter ice-skating rink could be used
as a childrens splash pad in the summer. This
avoids abandoned park spaces during specific
seasons.
Financial Responsibility: The focus of public

and private sector investments should be on
decisions that will sustain the waterfront for
the long term. The implementation strategy
should be based on sustainable funding models.
Recommendations concerning priorities and
project phasing should be clear and realistic.
How do we balance active recreation with

passive uses in the waterfront parks? How do we
create an area that promotes safe and healthy
lifestyles? A multifunctional waterfront will be
promoted by:
Programming: Program for activities that will

facilitate a healthy lifestyle for residents.
Design Safe Parks: The physical environment
should be designed to foster comfort and safety
and accommodate people of all abilities and
ages.
3.2.4 Distinct
How do we create a distinctive waterfront that is
a role model for other cities, is both innovative
and affordable, and which promotes tourism?
How do we create an area that respects and
enhances its attributes and uniqueness in order
to create a beautiful centrepiece for the City? A
distinct waterfront will be created by:
Investing in the Public Realm: By creating
park-like streets that connect the waterfront
innovative
parks and define park edges, the City as a whole

will benefit.
Promoting Tourism: Promote tourist attractions
for families.
Ensuring New Development: Private
development, such as at the Oshawa Harbour,
has the opportunity to help define a high-quality,
mixed-use waterfront area.
Advancing Facilities with a Regional Draw:
The proposed Great Lakes Wetland Centre will
become a focal point of the Waterfront.
Leading by Example: The City of Oshawa can
be a leader in innovative waterfront design and
sustainable development practices.
Ensuring Responsible Development: Given
the unique nature of the waterfront and the
limited development opportunities available,
development that does occur needs to be
financially and environmentally responsible.
Development should also contribute to the
creation of a community sense of place.
3.2.5 Balanced
How do we create an appropriate mix of land
uses and diversity of programs in order to realize
the full potential of the Waterfront? A balanced
waterfront will be created by:
Balancing People and the Environment: A
balanced approach that provides places for
people and respects the environment will guide
all waterfront development decisions. There
will be a balance of park areas expansion and
natural area preservation, providing a diverse
range of opportunities for residents, workers,
students, visitors and the community at large
while determining what is appropriate for the
natural environment.
Balancing Uses and Programs: Provide a
balanced approach that includes a range of uses
and programs which respects the diversity of
interests and issues found along the waterfront.
Including Complementary Uses: Incorporate
uses that complement each other in order to
foster synergy between activities and improve
the overall experience along the waterfront.
Advancing Mitigation: Identify and implement
measures to help improve compatibility and
reduce impacts that occur between different
uses.
A vibrant waterfront community area will house a mix of uses

and activities.
Create direct waterfront access wherever possible.
3.2.6 Accessible
comprehensive plan needs to be developed to

educate the public about these resources and to
make them more accessible.
Accessibility will be promoted by:

Creating Accessible Open Spaces and
Parks: Create open space and parks that are
accessible to residents of all ages, income
groups and physical ability. City project designs
will incorporate items in the most recent edition
of the City of Oshawa Accessibility Design
Standards, and Ontarians with Disabilities Act
(AODA).
3.2.7 Promotion of Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness will be advanced by
promoting a waterfront that is for all residents
of the City and which is designed to encourage
a range of physical activities for all ages and
abilities on a four season basis. Provision should
be made for sports facilities, but also for less
formal activities including fishing, water activities
(e.g. splash pad), skating, bird watching, walking,
and cycling.
3.3
Through consultation with the public and a

review of the waterfront, a number of key issues
have been identified. These issues were used as
input into the development of preferred options
for the Oshawa Waterfront Plan. The Waterfront
Master Plan should:
1. Build on the existing parkland and natural
and cultural features of the waterfront (e.g.
Lakeview Park, marsh lands) to strengthen its
role in the City as an urban oasis.
2. Recognize the value of parkland and natural
open space and enhance these areas for an
appropriate balance of active and passive
uses in the long-term.
3. Design parks and other public spaces which:
Create visual and physical connections to

the waters edge, between the Waterfront
Precincts, to the City as a whole and to
neighbouring communities;
Promote a balance of active and passive

uses in the right location;
Focus on passive uses for the long-term;
3.2.8 Respect Cultural Heritage

Respect for Cultural Heritage will be advanced
by promoting and protecting the range of cultural
heritage buildings (e.g. Guy House) and cultural
heritage landscapes (e.g. Bonnie Brae Point,
Pioneer Cemetery). However, in addition to
protecting/enhancing individual resources, a
Key Issues
A vibrant waterfront community area will house a mix of uses

and activities.
Are intended for users of all ages and

abilities;
Promote safety, security and accessibility;
Provide a range of programs and

amenities; and
Address the needs identified by Parks,

Recreation and Culture Strategy: Vision
20/20
Create opportunities for users of all ages.
4. Develop a strategy to improve water quality

to allow safe wading and swimming at
Lakeview Park beach.
5. Conserve sites of cultural heritage and
archeological significance.
6. Develop the Oshawa Harbour area with a
mix of uses, including a marina, to create
a vibrant Waterfront Precinct and serve as
a tourist attraction. The Harbour Area land
use mix should recognize existing industry
and the potential for new employment uses
which are compatible with other uses in the
Harbour.
7. Develop special recreational opportunities
and attractions to create a unique waterfront
place.
8. Recognize the fiscal implications of
implementation.
Internal park streets should calm traffic and be intensely

planted.
These issues have been addressed through

related goals, abjectives and actions outlined in
a specific proposed implementation plan (see
section 6).
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4.3
4.4
4 Overview of Waterfront Precincts

Current Conditions, Issues and
Constraints, and Preferred Options
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
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Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands Precinct

Stone Street Residential Precinct
Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Precinct
Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Precinct
Oshawa Harbour Area Precinct
Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve Precinct
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LAKEVIEW PARK -1500 SIMCOE ST. S. (1920) - LISTED
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GUY HOUSE - 1450 SIMCOE ST. S. (1930s) - DESIGNATED
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ROBINSON HOUSE - 1454 SIMCOE ST. S. (1846) - DESIGNATED
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HENRY HOUSE - 1446 SIMCOE ST. S. (1849) -DESIGNATED
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JUBILEE PAVILION -55 LAKVIEW PARK Rd. (1927) - INVENTORY CLASS B
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PIONEER CEMETERY - LISTED
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SECOND MARSH - LISTED
4.1
4.1 Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands

Summary of Existing Conditions
Lakefront West Park is a City level park and the
western most park along the waterfront. It is
primarily used for active recreation with eight (8)
slow-pitch baseball fields and is adjacent to the
Ice Sports twin pad arena. Privately owned land
(referred to as the Maurac lands) are located
east of the City-owned Lakefront West Park.
The park is located adjacent to a predominantly
industrial area, with large facilities, including
GM and the LCBO Logistics operations to
the north and west. A low-density residential
neighbourhood is located directly to the east,
with rear lotting along Phillip Murray Avenue to
the north and Renaissance Park to the south.
A Provincially Significant Wetland complex (Gold
Point coastal wetland complex) within the park
provides habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife.
The extension of Stevenson Road as a park
driveway will provide direct access to the park.
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4.1.1 Outdoor Sports Facility Study and

Parks Recreation and Culture Strategy:
Vision 2020
The Outdoor Sports Facility Study prepared by
Monteith Brown and the Parks, Recreation and
Culture Strategy: Vision 2020 prepared by JVF
Consultants identified a strong need for playing
fields, particularly soccer. The replacement of
the Durham fields displaced at Durham College
was recommended for the 9 ha (22 acre) site at
Lakefront West Park, at the southwest corner
of Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road
South.
4.1.2 Lakefront West Park Master Plan
The Lakefront West Park Master Plan remains
valid but requires some fine tuning.
Some key elements of the Plan include the
development of creative play areas, the
extension of the Waterfront Trail within the
erosion setback (which is now complete), the
Overall Master Plan from JVF Consultants, 1998.
development of the eastern section of the park,

(including sitting/rest structures) and a Hands
of Mother Nature entry feature at the Whitby
border.
4.1.3 Current Status
The City has previously established a number
of directions with respect to the Lakefront West
Park and Maurac Lands Precinct as set out
below:
The City was interested in potentially

acquiring the Central part of the Maurac
lands.
On December 16, 2002 Council passed a

resolution that included endorsement of a
Linear Pedestrian Park and a four phase
development approach.
The Development Charge Background

Study includes provisions for implementing
the Lakefront West Park Master Plan. The
Phase 1 trail and associated facilities have
been installed and the waterfront trail has
been relocated from Phillip Murray Avenue to
Lakefront West Park.
On July 19, 2004 Council received a report

that included a recommendation that the
Outdoor Sports Facility Study be received

and projected costs for capital projects be
referred to the Strategic Financial Plan.
The Outdoor Sports Facility Study indicated
that the 9 ha (22 acre) site at the southwest
corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and
Stevenson Road South is suitable for a fast
pitch tournament venue.
4.1.4 Issues and Constraints
The role of the Lakefront West Park and Maurac
Lands Precinct will be determined by activities
and design features developed over the long
term. Currently the Park hosts a significant
number of active recreation uses. While this is
contrary to current trends for lakefront parks,
reinforcement of this role will allow the City the
opportunity to achieve a better balance of active
and passive uses across the Waterfront as a
whole.
Connections to the Lake, both visual and
physical, are limited, particularly from Phillip
Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road. In addition,
shoreline erosion is an on-going concern.
Lastly the future use of two major sites in this
precinct - the Maurac lands and the lands at the
southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and
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EXISTING TRAIL (OFF-ROAD)
EXISTING TRAIL (ON-ROAD)
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PROPOSED TRAIL (ON-ROAD)
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Stevenson Road South (9 ha / 22 acre) - will

have an impact on the future of the Park. The
southwesterly portion of the Maurac lands have
limited servicing by sewer and the 9 ha (22 acre)
site is covered with 1.5m - 1.8m (5 to 6) of
organic material.
4.1.5 Draft Preferred Option for Lakefront
West Park and the Maurac Lands
Precinct
The Draft Preferred Option for Lakefront West
Park and the Maurac Lands is illustrated in
Exhibit 1.
Much of this Precinct is the subject of a
previously approved Master Plan for Lakefront
West Park. The Preliminary Directions and
Options Report confirmed that the majority of this
Master Plan remains valid.
The Draft Preferred Option recognizes the
following elements in the Lakefront West Park
Master Plan which have been completed:
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Construction of the Waterfront Trail from

the Oshawa-Whitby boundary to Park Road
South including the pedestrian bridge near
the Gold Point Coastal Wetland complex
Construction of a trail connecting the

Waterfront trail to the concession stand at the
existing ball diamonds
The Draft Preferred Option includes elements

contained in the Lakefront West Park Master
Plan that remain outstanding. Highlights of the
outstanding elements from the Lakefront West
Park Master Plan are:
Construction of an entry feature at the

Oshawa-Whitby border;
Enlargement of the existing parking lot along

Phillip Murray Avenue;
Construction of a new 55 car parking lot

south of Stevenson Road South;
Construction of viewing platforms along the

waterfront trail;
Planting of native species and shrubs along

the waterfront trail; and,
Street tree planting along Phillip Murray

Avenue and Stevenson Road South.
The Draft Preferred Option also includes

elements that were not contained in the
Lakefront West Park Master Plan. The Draft
Preferred Option:
Reserves the City owned parcel of land at the

southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue
and Stevenson Road South for active uses;
Consultation with ball user groups is required

as directed by City Council; and,
Resolves the issue of development of the

Central Part of the Maurac lands by leaving
these lands available for future residential
development. Any development on these
lands must include a single loaded road along
the waterfront.
The proposed implementation activities for this

Precinct are contained in Section 6.
A view of the Maurac Lands looking southwest from Park

Road South.
A small parking lot that is well-integrated.
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Exhibit 1: Lakefront West Park Master Plan as revised by Draft Preferred Option.
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4.2
4.2

The Stone Street Residential Area is a stable low
density neighbourhood. This area is important
to the waterfront parks system as it forms the
connection between Lakefront West Park, Stone
Street Park and the Pumphouse Marsh. The
Waterfront Trail runs through this area as an
on-road bicycle route with a pedestrian sidewalk
along the north side of the street.
4.2.2 Draft Preferred Option for Stone Street

Residential Precinct
The Draft Preferred Option for the Stone Street
Residential Precinct is illustrated in Exhibit 2.
The Draft Preferred Option will require the City to:
Continue to work with Durham Region Transit

and the Durham District School Board to
remove transit service from Stone Street while
maintaining suitable transit service in the
general area; and/or
Develop and implement plans to enhance

the pedestrian/cycling function including a
review of on-street parking in consultation with
residents and improved signage.

Connections between the waterfront parks need
to be strengthened and the Waterfront Trail
section along Stone Street is a critical link.
Acquiring land to provide views through to Lake
Ontario would be extremely costly, and is not
appropriate as the lands are within the 100 year
erosion line.

On-going erosion and slope stability is an issue

for private properties along the south side of
Stone Street.
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A view looking west along Stone Street.
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Exhibit 2: Stone Street Residential Draft Preferred Option
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4.3
4.3
Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh

Stone Street Park is flanked by the Stone Street
Residential neighbourhood to the west and the
Pumphouse Marsh to the east. Open space
used by the public and adjacent elementary and
secondary schools is located along the north
edge of the park. The Pumphouse Marsh is a
Provincially Significant wetland and barrier beach
that is used by the neighbouring schools for field
research. G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational
Institute (CVI), located directly north of Stone
Street Park, specializes in sustainable education.
The South Oshawa Community Centre adjoins
G.L. Roberts CVI and is located at the southeast
corner of Chaleur Avenue and Cedar Street.
There are no clear boundaries between the
public park, open space areas, and the school
properties adjacent to this site (consisting of
G.L. Roberts CVI (5.3 ha /13 acres), Lakewoods
Public School (3.24 ha / 8 acres), and the former
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School (2.02 ha / 5
acres) which is now used as an administration
office). Parking is provided at the adjacent
schools, on Stone Street and at the South
Oshawa Community Centre.
4.3.1 Analysis of the Stone Street Park

Master Plan (PGM Design Associates,
2005)
The 2005 Stone Street Park Master Plan remains
valid, but would benefit from consideration
of new refinements which include the use of
consistent waterfront elements that tie the
waterfront as a whole together. The Master Plan
recommendations included the following:
Close a portion of Stone Street east of Cedar

Street and create an entry feature to the
Waterfront Trail;
Enhance and expand the Waterfront Trail to

connect Cedar Street and Ritson Road South
with more paths and trails;
Expand the Pumphouse Marsh Area and

provide a boardwalk over the expanded
Marsh area;
Enhance and naturalize drainage inlets;
Stabilize the Lake Ontario shoreline;
Incorporate naturalized plantings;
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Relocate the childrens playground from the area

west of the tennis courts to an area further south;
advance tennis court improvements; and,
Create entry signage, interpretive displays,

improved site furnishings, and landscape
plantings.

The City, the Region and the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) have established
various directions which relate to Stone Street Park
and its connections to the rest of the Waterfront:
On February 6, 2006, Council passed a

resolution that the preferred Master Plan for
Stone Street Park be endorsed, and that funding
be referred to the Strategic Financial Plan.
The Regions Water Supply Plant to the east of

the Pumphouse Marsh has been upgraded and
is the source of the Citys water supply.
The entrance to Stone Street Park lacks

definition.
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The bicycle/pedestrian route connecting

to Stone Street and Lakefront West Park
should be strengthened, including the
use of improved signage as discussed in
Section 4.2.

Stone Street Park encompasses a variety
of uses in a relatively small area. Access is
an issue, while proximity to the Pumphouse
Marsh creates an opportunity as well as a
constraint. Shoreline erosion is an ongoing
concern and constraint.
Exhibit 3: Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Draft Preferred Option
4.3.4 Draft Preferred Option for Stone Street

Park and Pumphouse Marsh Precinct
The Draft Preferred Option for the Stone
Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh Precinct is
illustrated in Exhibit 3.
As stated earlier, this Precinct is the subject
of a previously approved Master Plan. The
Preliminary Directions and Options Report
confirmed that this Master Plan remains valid.
following elements in the Stone Street Park
Master Plan which have been completed:
The closure of most of Stone Street,

generally east of Cedar Street to facilitate
park enhancements; and,
The construction of a realigned waterfront

trail linking Cedar Street and Ritson Road.
The Draft Preferred Option also carries forward

elements contained in the Stone Street Park
Master Plan that remain outstanding. These
include:
Installation of pedestrian lighting along the

Waterfront Trail;
Installation of entry features;
Relocation of the playground; and,
Construction of a pedestrian bridge over the

expanded marsh and boardwalk.
The Draft Preferred Option further introduces

elements that were not contained in the Stone
Street Park Master Plan. For instance, the Draft
Preferred Option requires the City to investigate
a potential bus loop south of the South Oshawa
Community Centre to facilitate the removal of
bus service from Stone Street.
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4.4
4. 4
Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park

Lakeview Park is an excellent example of a
City level urban park with a historic landscape
including remnants of 19th century cottages. The
Oshawa Museum and Archives operates out of
several of these buildings within Lakeview Park.
The lands that comprise Lakeview Park were
once a family farm that was subsequently divided
and sold several times. It was a popular tourist
destination, but because the cottages were not
equipped for winter use they fell into disrepair,
with the last tenants leaving in 1984.
Lakeview Park is likely the most actively used
among all of Oshawas Waterfront parks. In the
summer there are opportunities for a range of
water-based activities related to the beach at the
foot of Simcoe Street South.
The Jubilee Pavilion was built in 1927 and
continues to serve as a banquet hall and public
meeting place in the park. The park also includes
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a number of other open shade structures and

enclosed buildings that are directly integrated
within the park setting.
Lakewoods Park is located at the northwest
corner of Muskoka Avenue and Birchcliffe
Avenue. The park is used primarily as a trail
connection and is not distinguishable from
Lakeview Park. The area is used secondarily by
the adjacent residential communities with direct
connections to the townhomes between Ritson
Road and Birchcliffe Avenue. The park includes
childrens play structures as well as a small
skateboard park area.
The Master Plan for Lakeview Park was
completed in 1977 with work phased-in over a
number of years. A number of recommendations
have now been completed, although Bonnie Brae
Point has not been acquired for a look-out and
amphitheatre. Lakewoods Park was included
within the context of the Lakeview Park Master
Plan.
Lakeview Park Master Plan, 1977.
Current initiatives being pursued by the City in this

precinct include:
Rejuvenating the Jubilee Pavilion as a result of

a new long term lease, with a concession and
year-round restaurant planned for the future;
Assessing the sanitary servicing connections to

Lakeview Park; and,
City Council has supported in principle the

possible expansion of the Oshawa Community
Museum and Archive.

Specific issues identified through the
Waterfront Scan include:
Dramatic views from Bonnie Brae Point

are a significant feature of this part of the
Waterfront; however, the chain link fence
along the bluffs detracts significantly from
this experience;
The chain link fence around Pioneer

Cemetery makes for an unattractive
interface with the surrounding uses;
There are water quality issues at the

beach in Lakeview Park which should
be addressed to allow full use of this
important waterfront feature;
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Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Opportunities Plan.
Expand the use of the park throughout the year by creating opportunities and programming for the winter months - the
buildings located throughout the park can provide spaces for warming up and should house a concession stand yearround.
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Exhibit 4: Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Draft Preferred Option.

Note: The general function of Lakeview Park as a waterfront destination park should remain constant but that it
transform and evolve over time to a more passive park with self-directed recreational activities.
Limited parking capacity;
Special event capacity;
Need for amenities for nonathletic uses (picnic

shelters, viewing platforms, etc.);
Limited access by public transportation;
Ongoing concerns with shoreline erosion; and
4.4.3 Draft Preferred option for Lakeview Park

and Lakewoods Park Precinct
The Draft Preferred Option for Lakeview Park
and Lakewoods Park in illustrated in Exhibit 4.
Lakeview Park is the subject of a previously
approved Master Plan(which includes
Lakewoods Park) and is the Citys central
Waterfront Park. The Preliminary Directions
and Options Report has confirmed that a new
detailed Master Plan is required.
Lakeview Park is an exemplary urban,
waterfront park. As such it is a Destination
park for Oshawa residents offering facilities

and attractions not found in other parks in the
community.
Lakewoods Park serves two roles: a
neighbourhood park and a park which serves
the broader community. Any future plans should
reflect this.
The importance of these two parks is such
that the City should develop a detailed Master
Plan based upon passive and self-directed
recreational uses increasing over time. The
Master Plan will also examine how the entire
area can be designed to function as one space in
conjunction with additional park land proposed in
the adjacent Harbour Area. The Master Plan will
investigate opportunites to achieve a 4 season
park.
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4.5
4.5
Oshawa Harbour

The vision for Oshawa Harbour is to realize
a vibrant mixed-use waterfront community. A
re-established, working Marina would benefit
Oshawas Waterfront by introducing a major
coastal city destination for boating, recreation,
shopping, dining and enjoying life on the water.
The Oshawa Harbour precinct is bounded by
Simcoe Street South to the west, Wellington
Avenue to the north, and Second Marsh to the
east. During the early 18th century this area
(the original First Marsh) acted as a transition
point for local First Nations. From this area, furs
would be loaded into canoes for travel to trading
posts located at the mouth of the Credit River.
The French later established a trading post
Cabin of Lead Shot in this vicinity (although
exactly where it was located remains a matter of
debate). Gifford Hill, located between the current
harbour basin and the Second Marsh, was home
to the first settlers. A cemetery was also located
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here but has since been relocated just to the

north of Bonnie Brae Point.
The Harbour was first established in 1840 and
the Oshawa Harbour Commission Act was
enacted in 1960. Extensive modernization and
dredging of the Harbour occurred in 1963 and
1967. A 228-slip Marina was built in 1975, but
was closed in 2002. The West Wharf is generally
under-utilized and has not seen significant
activity for a number of years.
4.5.1 Analysis of Studies (Oshawa Harbour
Study, 1991 and Oshawa Harbour
Urban Design Study, 1995 by Malone
Given Parsons)
The Oshawa Harbour Study (1991) included a
number of different options reflecting Residential,
Commercial, Cultural/Recreational and Mixeduse development. However, all options included:
A continuous waterfront trail, with minimal

grading and impacts to Gifford Hill ;
View of Oshawa Harbour from Lakeview Park.
Recognition of the former cemetery in the

Gifford Hill area;
An upgraded Marina;
A prohibition on structures in the floodplain;
A balance of active and passive uses; and,
A buffer for the Second Marsh.
The preferred option approved by Council

reflected the Mixed-use scenario (with some
modifications from that recommended in the
Study).
The Oshawa Harbour Urban Design Study
(1995) promoted the Harbour as a vibrant
centrepiece of the waterfront while attempting
to minimize incompatibilities between industrial
port operations and non-industrial activities. The
Harbour Area plan was the subject of an Ontario
Municipal Board Hearing in the mid-1990s.

As a result of that hearing, an urban design
concept and related guidelines for the Gifford
Farm area were approved by the Ontario
Municipal Board in 1996. This document outlined
the uses and form of development considered
appropriate for the Gifford Hill site. Key features
of the urban design concept included:
An earthen berm to act as a buffer on the

eastern edge of the site, adjacent to Second
Marsh;
Use of the area west of the buffer for certain

prestige industrial and office uses, cultural
and community uses and open space and
recreation uses;
Controlling the height and siting of buildings

to preserve views and vistas to and from the
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Mixed-use Option (From Oshawa Harbour Study (1991) - preferred option.
area; and,
Establishing a heritage and commemorative

site at the crest of Gifford Hill.

The current Official Plan designations and zoning
in the area reflect the decisions made by the
Ontario Municipal Board.
On April 25, 2005, Council passed a resolution
that directed staff to undertake a land use study
for the Harbour Road area, and adopted an
interim control by-law (which was subsequently
extended to April 25, 2007). The Harbour
Road area forms part of the Waterfront Study
area and is bounded by Wellington Avenue
East, Montgomery Creek, Harbour Road and
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Simcoe Street South. Recent Official Plan and

Zoning By-law amendments permit mixed use
development and a range of residential uses
within this area, including high rise residential
condominium development.
On May 1, 2006 Council passed a resolution
that the City immediately initiate a process to
establish an up-to-date comprehensive vision
and master plan for the Oshawa Harbour Area.
The Study was later expanded to develop a
Master Plan for the entire Waterfront.
Preparation of the Waterfront Master Plan
commenced in October 2006. However, work on
the study was put on hold in Fall 2007, pending
completion of a review of governance issues
related to the Harbour by The Honourable David
Crombie for Transport Canada. This review
Aerial photo of the Oshawa Harbour area from the south (photo from the early 1990s).
commenced in September 2007 and the resulting

report, entitled Recommendations for the Future
of the Oshawa Harbour, was submitted to the
Federal Government on February 21, 2008. The
report was released to the public on September
2, 2008.
In June 2009, the Federal Government declined
to advance the recommendations in the Crombie
report. Instead it announced its intent to create a
Canadian Port Authority and offered to negotiate
a settlement of the Citys lawsuit concerning a
proposed rail spur on City lands transferred to
the Crown in 1966.
Negotiations were carried out between June
2009 and May 2010. The settlement included
Crown commitments to:
buffers adjacent to OHC property on Simcoe

Street South, Farewell Street and Harbour
Road to beautify the area and create a
landscaped edge for the Waterfront Trail;
Transfer 11.7 hectares (25 acres) - 47% of

the land at issue-to the City; and,
Transfer an additional 7.7 hectares (19 acres)

of Crown land to the City for a total of 19.4
hectares (48 acres).
The lands to be transferred to the City are

located on the west side of the Harbour and
have potential for development. They include the
former marina, which provides an opportunity
for its re-establishment. In addition, the City is
required to develop some new parkland on the
property it will receive.
Spend up to $9.2 million to conduct an

environmental clean-up of the Harbour;
Spend up to $5.0 million on environmental

clean-up of the lands to be transferred to the
City;
The Harbour Area has a range of issues and

constraints which are being addressed through
detailed analyses. These include:
Provide $10.0 million to the OHC for new,

modern east wharf dockage which should
allow the Crown land on the West Wharf
to evolve to uses more compatible with
Lakeview Park;
Examining how the existing marina facility

can be re-opened as a revamped, viable
enterprise;
Assessing and mitigating soil contamination
Provide $200,000 to the OHC for landscape
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The Gifford Farm Concept Plan (November 1996)
as a result of historical uses and activity; and,
Recognizing Flood plain lands and areas

identified as Provincially Significant Wetlands.
The future of the Port of Oshawa, including

governance and land use issues, is addressed
through the settlement between the Federal
Government and the City. This includes the
Federal Governments decision to establish a
Canadian Port Authority, as well as the approval
of the rail spur by the Canadian Transportation
Agency.
4.5.4 Draft Preferred Option for the Oshawa
Harbour Area Precinct
The Draft Preferred Option for the Oshawa
Harbour Area is illustrated in Exhibit 5
The following directions have helped to shape
the Draft Preferred Option for the Oshawa
Harbour Area precinct:
The Harbour should be developed as an

urban centerpiece of Oshawas Waterfront;
The reopening/expansion of the Marina has

the potential to act as a catalyst to revitalize
the north and west sides of the Harbour; and
Connections to other parts of the Waterfront

should be enhanced.
With respect to the development of lands
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The Oshawa Harbour area is anticipated to be developed

as a mixed-use area, that functions as a new residential
waterfront community as well as a local destination.
managed by the Oshawa Harbour Commission

(OHC), the Land Use, Development and
Municipal Services Agreement negotiated
between the City, the Federal Government and
the OHC requires the OHC/future Port Authority
to provide the City with a copy of its Draft Final
Land Use Plan for comment. The OHC/future
Port Authority will consider these comments and
adjust its Land Use Plan as it deems appropriate.
The future Port Authority must provide an
opportunity for public consultation on its
proposed Land Use Plan for Federal lands
before it comes into force. A notice will be
published in a major newspaper distributed in
Oshawa. The notice will include information as
to where to get a copy of the Land Use Plan
as well as invite interested persons to make
representations to the Port Authority at a public
meeting, at a specified time and place. After the
Port Authority considers any representations it
may adopt the plan.
The City must show leadership with the approval
of a Waterfront Master Plan that sets the tone for
a renewed waterfront, establishes an achievable
vision for City lands and which can be used as
a starting point for any City comments on input
on the Canada Port Authoritys land use plan.
The Draft Preferred Option:
Advances the development of a marina, boat

launch on parkland/trails to comply with the
Federal Agreement;
Promotes development on the lands on

the north side of Harbour Road, west of
Montgomery Creek in accordance with the
approved Zoning By-laws and Official Plan
Amendments;
Advances development of mixed uses and

a potential UOIT marine sciences faculty
building at the southeast corner of Harbour
Road and Simcoe Street South;
Maintains and enhances Montgomery Creek

as an important environmental area;
Retains the East Wharf for employment

purposes; and,
Advances potential discussions with the

Oshawa Harbour Commission on the closing
of the Harbour Road right-of-way east of
Farewell Street to accommodate shared
space for a trail and a private driveway.
Pathways and landscaping at Lakeview Park.

precinct are contained in Section 6.0.
Soccer fields at Lakeview Park.
Opportunities for more water-related activities at Lakeview Park should be explored.
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Exhibit 5: Oshawa Harbour Area Preferred Option.

Note: Future mixed-use residential development pending resolution of environmental issues.
4.6
4. 6
S e c o n d M arsh an d McL au g h lin

B a y Wi l d l i f e R eserve

The Second Marsh is one of Oshawas largest
natural assets and contains 123 ha (300 acres)
of wetland abutting the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife
Reserve. The marsh is a Provincially Significant
Wetland and Area of Natural and Scientific
Interest well known for its significant biodiversity
and role as an important staging area for
migratory birds. It is believed that the marsh was
a site of military action during the War of 1812. At
the beginning of the 19th century when the area
was still a bay, a ship building facility owned by
the Farewell brothers operated here.
The Second Marsh has tremendous potential
to become an even more significant waterfront
destination as an environmental and educational
resource, with its self-guided, interpretive trails
that are often used by the public, environmental
researchers and school groups. At the eastern
edge of the Second Marsh is the Dogwood trail for
the blind, sponsored by GM, which is considered
a model for accessible trail design. There are also

some active recreational activities in this area with
informal ice-hockey games at McLaughlin Bay.
Plans for an interpretive centre, known as the
Great Lakes Wetland Interpretive Centre, have
been proposed by the Friends of the Second
Marsh for this area.
4.6.1 Second Marsh Management Plan (Dec.
1992)
The Second Marsh Management Plan remains
valid and the pursuit of its objectives is ongoing.
Elements of the plan include:
1. Rehabilitation of the marsh as an initial priority
and then further development of recreational
and educational facilities and amenities;
2. Enhancement of public access and giving
identity to the Marsh through:
Name recognition;
Physical public access;
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Interpretive signage helps to educate users about the

ecosystems and wildlife that inhabits the marsh.
Signage;
Trails;
Viewing areas;
Toilets;
Education and interpretive facility; and,
Parking;
3. Rerouting of Farewell Creek to the original

Lake Ontario outlet (completed by Ducks
Unlimited Canada).
On January 23, 2001 Council agreed to provide a
funding contribution of $250,000 for construction
of the Second Marsh Interpretive Centre (now
called the Great Lakes Wetland Interpretive
Centre). There is a long term management
agreement with Ducks Unlimited for the Second
Marsh.
Viewing platforms allow users to better view the area, with

minimal intrusion to the sensitive wetlands.

Reduced biodiversity in the Marsh has occurred
due to sedimentation, altered drainage patterns
and the presence of heavy metals. However,
restoration of the Marsh habitat is on-going and
significant success has been achieved to date.
The McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve is owned
by GM. The City owns a strip of land along
the waterfront and an easement through the
McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve provides
access to the shoreline. GM currently maintains
the Reserve, which is open to the public. It would
be beneficial to have a long-term agreement
in place to ensure that this area remains as a
private wildlife reserve open to the public.
The implementation of sustainable processes present a number of possibilities for educating the community and visitors
to the waterfront.
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More opportunities for direct contact with nature should be created, while minimizing disruption to the natural systems.
Second Marsh is an important natural resource for the City of Oshawa and larger Region of Durham.
4.6.4 Draft Preferred Option for the Second

Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife
Reserve Precinct
Vegetative plantings;
Rerouting Farewell Creek; and,
Undertaking carp control.
The Draft Preferred Option for the Second

Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve is
illustrated in Exhibit 6.
The Draft Preferred Option includes two

elements contained in the Second Marsh
Management Plan that remain outstanding.
The outstanding elements from the Plan, which
are now the responsibility of the Friends of the
Second Marsh, are:
Continued rehabilitation and enhancements

to the Second Marsh and development of its
potential as a waterfront destination are well
underway. Therefore, key directions relate to the
need to enhance accessibility and particularly the
connections between this area and the rest of
the Waterfront, as well as east into Clarington.
Installation of toilets; and,
Construction of an Interpretative Centre.
The Second Marsh is the subject of a previously

approved Management Plan. The Preliminary
Directions and Options Report confirmed that this
Management Plan is still generally valid.
The Draft Preferred Option now shows the

proposed site for the Interpretative Centre on
the east side of the Second Marsh south of GM
Canadas Head Office rather than on the Gifford
Hill.

following elements in the Second Marsh
Management Plan which have been completed:
In addition, development around the marsh areas

along the waterfront should be designed to be
bird friendly.
Installation of primary and secondary trails;
Installation of signs, viewing towers, platforms

and site furniture;

precinct are contained in Section 6.0.
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POTENTIAL GREAT LAKES WETLANDS

CENTRE SITE
The Waterfront could provide for less formal activities including a splash pad.
5 Potential Funding Sources

Public and private sector investment appropriate
for waterfront locations will be needed to develop
new facilities and enhance existing facilities
to achieve the Citys vision for the Waterfront
and related economic benefits. While there is
no certainty that funding will be awarded to the
City, and various programs have limits to the
amount of funds that are available, there are
a number of potential funding sources. The
City will investigate these and other potential
funding sources including a range of government
programs which are or may become available
(e.g. Ontario Trillium Foundation).
Additional potential tools used to facilitate

brownfield re-development include environmental
study grants, development charge exemptions
and/or grants through Community Improvement
Plans. The Green Municipal Fund, established by
the federal government and managed by FCM,
is another potential funding source for feasibility
studies, field tests and sustainable community
plans up to a maximum of $350,000.
5.1
5.2
Municipal Initiatives
The Citys Brownfields Renaissance Community

Improvement Plan (Brownfields CIP) is based on
the premise that the clean up and development
of contaminated lands is in the public interest. It
includes a number of financial incentives to help
pay for the cost of rehabilitating contaminated
lands and buildings which may be applicable,
especially to the Harbour Area. These initiatives
would only be useful for the privately held lands
along the waterfront.
The City could also set aside funds in its

general operating budget to cover the costs
for redevelopment in the harbour area for land
acquisition.
Fund-Raising
The City can partner with user groups to raise

funds for the development of the Oshawa
Waterfront. The specifics of each partnership
should be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
5.3
Donations/Volunteers
The City can provide opportunities for private

citizens and groups to provide cash donations
for benches, bricks, trees and other amenities
throughout the Waterfront parks system. The City
may provide tax receipts for private donations.
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The City of Cobourg has redeveloped their waterfront with the assistance of the Canada Infrastructure Fund and Canada
Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
Volunteers may also be used to implement parts

of the Waterfront Plan.
5.4
Naming Opportunities and

Corporate Sponsorships
Naming of specific elements within the

Oshawa Waterfront Parks system should follow
established City Council approved policies.
Corporate sponsors are an excellent vehicle
for promoting and providing a funding source
for the Oshawa Waterfront. The Dogwood trail
in the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife area, which is
sponsored by General Motors Canada (GM), is
an example of a corporate sponsorship.
5.5
Public/Private Partnerships
Public and private partnerships may also be an

approach to achieve specific objectives. The
City is already considering such an approach
for certain lands in the Harbour area. Other
examples include the operation of certain
facilities (e.g. Jubilee Pavilion) in the parks.
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Impervious surfaces in parking lots should be minimized

in the park areas - increased trees and plantings will help
to minimize the visual prominence of parking and be a
sustainable feature of the waterfront parks.
6 Implementation of the Preferred

Wa t e r f r o n t M a s t e r P l a n
The Waterfront is divided into six precincts
relating to parks, environmental features and
other areas. The six precincts are:
1. Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands
Precinct;
2. Stone Street Residential Precinct;
3. Stone Street Park and Pumphouse Marsh
Precinct;
4. Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Precinct;
5. Oshawa Harbour and Area Precinct; and,
6. Second Marsh Area and McLaughlin Bay
Wildlife Reserve Precinct.
The Implementation strategy for each individual
precinct includes the following goal and
objectives.
6.1
Goal
The Primary Goal of the Waterfront Master

Plan Study is to develop a comprehensive and
cohesive plan for Oshawas waterfront parks,
natural areas, and Harbour area over the long
term. This Goal will be achieved by advancing
eight objectives taken from the guiding principles
of the Waterfront Master Plan.
6.2
Objectives to Achieve the Goal
6.2.1 Objective: Connected - Enhance

circulation and access to achieve a
connected and continuous waterfront
Connectivity will be achieved through enhancing
natural systems, improving roads, trails and
pathways, applying a common design language,
programming complementary activities,
enhancing views and vistas and improving public
transit.
6.2.2 Objective: Sustainable - Enhance the
sustainability of the waterfront to achieve a
sustainable waterfront.
Sustainability will be achieved through providing
educational opportunities, preserving cultural
resources, applying enhanced landscaping,
treatments, undertaking improved building design
and green parking standards, protecting,
preserving and restoring environmental areas,
and using sustainable funding models.
The City of Burlington has recently redeveloped their waterfront with funding contributions from Industry Canada, the
Province, the Region of Halton and the City of Burlington.
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6.2.3 Objective: Multifunctional - Enhance

the multifunctional nature of the waterfront
to achieve a multifunctional waterfront that
offers something for everyone.
Multifunctionality will be achieved by creating
multi-use areas balancing an appropriate mix of
active and passive recreational opportunities,
programming for a wide range of healthy
activities and by designing safe roads, trails,
parks and other public spaces for people of all
abilities and ages.
6.2.4 Objective: Distinct - Actively promote
and lead by example to provide uses and
development that will achieve a distinct
waterfront.
A distinct waterfront will be achieved by creating
park-like streets, promoting tourism, advancing
new development, advancing facilities with
a Regional draw and advancing innovative
designs.
6.2.5 Objective: Balanced - Enhance land
uses and diversity in programming to achieve
a balanced waterfront.
A balanced waterfront will be achieved
by balancing the needs of people and the
environment, by promoting uses and activities
that balance active and passive uses, by
advancing uses that complement each other and
by ensuring compatibility between competing
uses.
6.2.6 Objective: Accessible - Enhance
connectivity and the design of the public
realm, including open spaces and parks to
achieve an accessible waterfront.
Accessibility will be achieved by ensuring
projects satisfy the City of Oshawa Accessibility
Design Standards and the Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA).
6.2.7 Objective: Promotion of Health and
Wellness - Encourage a range of recreational
activities for residents of all ages and abilities
on a four season basis to promote the health
and wellness of Oshawa Citizens.
Improvements to overall health and wellness
will be achieved by providing facilities for formal
active recreation as well as for self-directed and
passive recreational activities.
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Trail materials and function will vary throughout the parks

and should provide for a multitude of activities.
6.2.8 Objective: Respect Cultural Heritage

- Enhance opportunities to access cultural
heritage resources and information to
achieve and promote a better understanding
and respect for the cultural heritage
attributes of the waterfront.
Respect for cultural heritage will be achieved
by promoting cultural heritage education, by
protecting and enhancing cultural resources and
by developing ways to educate the public and
promote heritage issues.
6.3 Implementation Actions to

Achieve the Objectives
This section articulates specific actions proposed
to be undertaken to address the objectives
outlined in Section 6.1.
Public streets that frame parks should be designed to have a park-like feel through special materials and a double row
of trees.
Proposed Waterfront Implementation Activities and Cost

Activity
(a) Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law, as appropriate, to
implement Waterfront Master Plan
(b) Prepare a Land Acquisition Strategy to implement the Waterfront Master Plan
(c) Undertake Archeological Assessments as required and preserve Archeological
resources
(d) Undertake Erosion Control Study along the Lake Ontario shoreline
(e) Close the following unopened road allowances:
Stevenson Road South - generally south of Renaissance Drive
Park Road South - south of Stone Street
Nelson Street - north of Harbour Road
Wilson Road - north of Harbour Road
(f) Establish a strategy to improve water quality along the waterfront
(g) Continue to educate residents about the importance of the Citys waterfront
(h) Continue to promote the attributes of and events held along the waterfront
Cost
Advertising
N/A
TBD
$100,000.00
Advertising
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Precinct 1: Lakefront West Park and Maurac Lands

Activity
(a) Construct gateway Entry Feature at Whitby/Oshawa Trail connection
(b) Construct trail to connect Waterfront Trail to Phillip Murray Avenue along
existing watercourse
(c) Asphalt and re-asphalt existing paths and proposed paths around slo-pitch
diamonds
(d) Construct playgrounds south of the existing slo-pitch diamonds
(e) Enlarge existing parking lot
(f) Plant native trees and shrubs along primary waterfront trail
(g) Install granite donation markers, waterfront trail signs and safety signs
(h) Overseed native meadow area
(i) Construct passive sitting shelter overlooking wetland
(j) Provide a driveway off end of Stevenson Road South into proposed 55 car
parking lot
(k) Construct proposed 55 car parking lot
(l) Construct gateway Entry Feature at Stevenson Road South and Phillip Murray
Drive and butterfly garden
(m) Plant street trees on both sides of Stevenson Road South from Phillip Murray
Avenue to the parking lot
(n) Redevelop Renaissance Park with senior and junior play structures, a shelter/
structure with site furniture, paving signage and plantings.
(o) Install donation banners and signage in the butterfly garden
(p) Construct the CAW viewing structure and gardens
(q) Construct viewing pavilion/light tower south of existing slo-pitch diamonds
(r) Construct picnic shelter/pavilion south of existing slo-pitch diamonds
(s) Plant street trees along Phillip Murray Avenue from Town of Whitby border to
Stevenson Road South on both sides of concrete sidewalk
(t) Construct trail to connect Waterfront Trail to Phillip Murray Avenue between Ice
Sports and existing slo-pitch diamonds
(u) Plant native trees along proposed trail to connect Waterfront Trail to Phillip
Murray Avenue between Ice Sports and existing slo-pitch diamonds
(v) Construct Gold Point viewing Structure
(w) Construct gateway Entry Feature at Park Road South
(x) Construct passive sitting shelters along waterfront trail between Stevenson
Road South and Park Road South
(y) Construct viewing structure south of Connery Crescent near bluff areas
(z) Plant street trees along Phillip Murray Avenue from Stevenson Road South to
Park Road South on both sides of concrete sidewalk
(aa) Construct active recreational uses on vacant City-owned 9 hectare (22 ac.)
site at southwest corner of Phillip Murray Avenue and Stevenson Road South
10% Contingency
Total
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Cost
$26,095.46
$217,734.00
(included in
above)
$110,905.70
$260,954.60
$130,477.30
$17,614.44
$97,857.99
$45,667.06
$117,429.60
$108,296.20
$26,095.46
$143,525.10
$113,515.30
$32,619.33
$65,238.66
$104,381.90
$45,667.06
$39,143.20
$77,634.00
$39,143.20
$45,667.06
$32,619.33
$10,438.19
$32,619.33
$117,429.60
$2,100.000.00
$270,462.52
$2,329,231.59
Precinct 2: Stone Street Residential

Activity
(a) Continue to work with Durham Region Transit and Durham District School
Board to move bus service off Stone Street
(b) Consult with area residents to review parking restrictions to make on-road
bike facilities safer
(c) Improved Waterfront Trail/signage
Total
Cost
N/A
N/A
$5,000
$5,000
Private citizens and other community groups should have the opportunity to sponsor park amenities such as benches, trees
or other park elements.
Methods for identifying the Waterfront Trail and parks system can include simple pavers in the sidewalk or bollards
identifying the Trail.
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Precinct 3: Stone Street Park and Pumphouse

Activity
(a) Install pedestrian lighting along Waterfront Trail
(b) Redevelop and relocate childrens playground
(c) Plant natural species around marsh
(d) Construct gateway Entry Feature
(e) Install site furnishings
(f) Install landscape plantings
(g) Expand and enhance the marsh
(h) Construct a marsh boardwalk
(i) Construct a recreational pathway
(j) Construct pedestrian bridge to connect trail to the expanded marsh
(k) Install interpretive signs
(l) Undertake tennis and basketball court improvements
(m) Install internal pedestrian pathway connections
(n) Request Region to install decorative fencing and landscaping around the
Water Supply Plant
(o) Create a transit bus loop on the South Oshawa Community Centre/G.L.
Roberts CVI if possible
10% Contingency
Consultant Costs
Total
Playground area in Lakeview Park.
Cost
$113,435.00
$119,405.20
$119,405.20
$17,910.78
$35,821.57
$53,732.35
$238,810.50
$59,702.61
$29,851.31
$89,553.92
$35,821.57
$47,762.09
$53,732.35
N/A
N/A
$118,211.18
$190,747.97
$1,223,903.60
Any structures built along the waterfront should be light

and retain views to the water.
Precinct 4: Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park

Activity
(a) Prepare Master Plan for Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park and prepare an
implementation strategy
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Cost
TBD
The Waterfront should be developed to encourage a range of physical activities for all ages and abilities.
Precinct 5: Harbour Area

Activity
(a) Build a new marina, boat launch, parkland and trails, Montgomery Creek
shoreline restoration, soils movements and remediation
(b) Undertaking landscaping on future City-owned Harbour lands located north
and south of the Oshawa Creek, east of Simcoe Street South (soil remediation
included under marina soils movements and remediation)
(c) Augmenting landscaping adjacent to Oshawa Harbour Commission/Crown
owned lands along Simcoe Street South, Harbour Road and Farewell Street
(d) Construct Gateway Entry Feature at Simcoe Street South and Harbour Road
(e) Investigate Development Charge and Community Improvement incentives for
mixed use/multi-residential development in the Harbour Area
(f) Consult with Oshawa Harbour Commission on the possibility of closing
the Harbour Road allownece east of Farewell Street in favour of establishing a
driveway adjacent to the Waterfront Trail
Total
Cost
$21,500,000.00
$493,000.00
$108,400.00
$26,095.46
$20,000.00
N/A
$22,093,095.46
Precinct 6: Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve

Activity
(a) Enhance gateway Entry Feature for Second Marsh at Harbour Road and
Farewell Street
Cost
$26,095.46
Note: Phasing and financial implications will be addressed through the Strategic Financial Plan.
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Brook McIlroy Inc.

Healthy Mix of Uses

City of Oshawa WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN

Proposed Vision and Themes Guiding Principles

Overview of Waterfront Precincts - Current Conditions,

Potential Funding Sources

Implementation of the Preferred Waterfront Masterfront

City of Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan

implementation strategy for the entire waterfront

Issues with current plans and implementation

Opportunities and constraints.

The development of the Draft Preferred Options

Draft Preferred Waterfront Master Plan - May 2011

Extensive parkland along the Lake Ontario waterfront.

The Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan study area

Identify the role, function and plans for each

Examine existing linkages to, from and along

Identify measures to link and integrate

Identify the need for additional studies or

Identify options, where appropriate, for future

4. Lakeview Park and Lakewoods Park Precinct;

Draft Preferred Waterfront Master Plan - May 2011

November 22, 2006

February 24, 2011

There a number of places where direct waterfront access

City of Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan

3 Vision and Guiding Principles

The vision for Oshawas Waterfront is an Urban

The southeast area of Stone Street Park should remain

Roads: The roads are essentially the park

Draft Preferred Waterfront Master Plan - May 2011

Trails and Pathways: Understanding how

City of Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan

Parking: The visual and environmental impacts

Ecosystems: The protection, preservation and

Creating Multi-Use Areas: Programmed

Financial Responsibility: The focus of public

How do we balance active recreation with

Programming: Program for activities that will

Draft Preferred Waterfront Master Plan - May 2011

parks and define park edges, the City as a whole

City of Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan

A vibrant waterfront community area will house a mix of uses

Create direct waterfront access wherever possible.

comprehensive plan needs to be developed to

Accessibility will be promoted by:

Through consultation with the public and a

Create visual and physical connections to

Promote a balance of active and passive

Focus on passive uses for the long-term;

3.2.8 Respect Cultural Heritage

Draft Preferred Waterfront Master Plan - May 2011

A vibrant waterfront community area will house a mix of uses

Are intended for users of all ages and

Promote safety, security and accessibility;

Provide a range of programs and

Address the needs identified by Parks,

Create opportunities for users of all ages.

4. Develop a strategy to improve water quality

Internal park streets should calm traffic and be intensely

These issues have been addressed through

City of Oshawa Waterfront Master Plan

4 Overview of Waterfront Precincts