UPDATE (2022-01-02): Due to the insufficient quantity of snow at the park to support the trees we sadly have to cancel the Christmas tree forest this year. You can use the yard waste collection on Thursday to dispose of your tree or you can also consider alternative usages in your own backyard. Here are some ideas found … Continue reading Cancelled – Christmas tree forest at Frank Ryan Park
Category: Natural environment
Connaught Park: Survey feedback on Noise Wall and Landscape Plan
Thank you to all our neighbours who provided feedback on the noise mitigation and landscape plan through our survey (now closed) and/or by sending feedback directly to qtncommunity@gmail.com. Two thirds of respondents supported a stone-like noise barrier wall (Figure 1, Option C) that is covered in vines (Figure 2). We also received many great suggestions on … Continue reading Connaught Park: Survey feedback on Noise Wall and Landscape Plan
Connaught Park: Noise Mitigation and Landscape Plan for LRT
A noise study for LRT Phase II confirmed the need for noise mitigation through Connaught Park. It also found that the proposed berms would not be effective. It proposes a combination of three measures for the portion of the track from the fly-over to the tunnel: absorptive wall panels, a noise barrier wall, and rail … Continue reading Connaught Park: Noise Mitigation and Landscape Plan for LRT