Jim Uffelmann Park Environmental Study

UPDATE - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Join the conversation and meet with town officials on October 1st from 10am-2pm at Jim Uffelmann Park (adjacent to SLS). Come chat about the information gathered to date including valuable insight into the park use and current conditions. For more information view our press release here.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Working with external consultant, EDS Group Inc., Cochrane is conducting this study to assess the environmental health of Jim Uffelmann Park based on current recreational uses, and to identify environmentally sensitive areas that require greater consideration in any future design or usage changes. The final report will also outline a set of recommendations for required remediation and mitigation based on industry best practice, and how to balance human use of the park with protection of the natural environment.

The project includes review of:

  • all existing relevant planning documents,
  • a comprehensive public engagement program,
  • geotechnical investigations,
  • a phase one environmental site assessment, and
  • a park usage pattern and condition assessment.

These reviews and assessments will allow us to obtain a clear picture of the park’s environmental condition and understand how current recreational uses are affecting it. Once we have a thorough understanding of the park condition and recreational impacts we will make recommendations for how the park’s environment can be protected and enhanced while allowing for responsible recreation.

THE RESULT

During the six-phase environmental study, various on-site geotechnical and environmental assessments will be conducted. In addition to stakeholder meetings and a wider community survey this spring. Once complete the environmental data, park usage and public opinion will be analyzed. Community feedback on the future development of the park will also be collected, with a presentation to Council provided in the late fall of 2023. The objective of the presentation is to highlight the current recreational uses, and how these uses are impacting the Park. The study will include a recommendation of next steps to investigate recreation and off-leash dog spaces in Cochrane with continued community engagement suggested.


UPDATE - JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Join the conversation and meet with town officials on October 1st from 10am-2pm at Jim Uffelmann Park (adjacent to SLS). Come chat about the information gathered to date including valuable insight into the park use and current conditions. For more information view our press release here.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Working with external consultant, EDS Group Inc., Cochrane is conducting this study to assess the environmental health of Jim Uffelmann Park based on current recreational uses, and to identify environmentally sensitive areas that require greater consideration in any future design or usage changes. The final report will also outline a set of recommendations for required remediation and mitigation based on industry best practice, and how to balance human use of the park with protection of the natural environment.

The project includes review of:

  • all existing relevant planning documents,
  • a comprehensive public engagement program,
  • geotechnical investigations,
  • a phase one environmental site assessment, and
  • a park usage pattern and condition assessment.

These reviews and assessments will allow us to obtain a clear picture of the park’s environmental condition and understand how current recreational uses are affecting it. Once we have a thorough understanding of the park condition and recreational impacts we will make recommendations for how the park’s environment can be protected and enhanced while allowing for responsible recreation.

THE RESULT

During the six-phase environmental study, various on-site geotechnical and environmental assessments will be conducted. In addition to stakeholder meetings and a wider community survey this spring. Once complete the environmental data, park usage and public opinion will be analyzed. Community feedback on the future development of the park will also be collected, with a presentation to Council provided in the late fall of 2023. The objective of the presentation is to highlight the current recreational uses, and how these uses are impacting the Park. The study will include a recommendation of next steps to investigate recreation and off-leash dog spaces in Cochrane with continued community engagement suggested.


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