Have your say on Holland Landing's Samuel Lount Park July 21

YorkRegion.com
July 15, 2016
Simon Martin

Holland Landing residents will have an opportunity to have their say on a playground replacement for Samuel Lount Park during a public meeting that takes place July 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The park will be closed until to Nov. 12 to permit construction of sanitary sewers in the area.

Given the construction interference related to the servicing work, developer Kerbel Group has agreed to cover the cost for the reconstruction as the play structure at the park has reached the end of its life cycle.

Residents can expect a new hard-surfaced sports court area, new playground structure and base and new walking trails.

The estimated cost of the reconstruction of the amenities at Samuel Lount Park is $130,000, excluding taxes. The cost savings amount to an approximate 1-per-cent tax increase.

The town is also in the process of looking into the redevelopment of Mount Albert Park and plans to begin seeking feedback from residents.

There will also be consultation this summer with the Mount Albert Lions about partnering to develop a skateboard and scooter park on the site.

A formal public meeting will be held in the fall to gather community input, as well as consultation with youth at the Mount Albert Public School.