Oakville Beaver, 28 Apr 1993, p. 5

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wtivities such as tennis, swim? (ping, picnicking, cycling and chil- dten's fann. Financial schemes, which will be looked at, include introducing camping to under-utilized areas of the park and continuing existing Both the authority and the province agree Bronte park, because of its high recreational component, does not fit the defini- ltiou of a provincial park. The HRCA currently operates five ‘parks - including Kelso Cbrtservation Area, Glen Eden Ski Hill and Mountsbesg Conservation Area - which all have a high tecte- ational component. Stephen said the transfer would most certainly involve provincial funding. to competition finalists - while Metrontario has agreed to pay administration costs of between $50,000 and $100,000. said town planner Bob Zsadanyi. Stephen said Bronte park - which covers 687 hectares (1,697 acres) - has the potential to be a first-rate facility. However. Stephen has said the authority would not take over 'espotsibility for the pmvincial park if it were to jeopardize its existing parks sys- tem. Landscape utthitects and artists are among those who will vie for $50,000 Ill total prize money as part of a major design competition for the Uptown Cote Central-Park and open space system beginning in June. The competition is being eo-spon- sored by the Town of Oakville and Metrontario Group - developer of the Uptown Core - which have agreed to fund the venture. The town will provide $50,000 in prize money - which will be awarded to competition finalists - while If the authority likes what it sees at Thursday night's meeting, then the proposal would move on to the public meeting stage before any final decision is made, Stephen said The authority's find- ings will also be presented to MNR officials prior to a final deci. MOD, School bus service is available for Oakville and all surrounding areas including Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Brampton etc. 337 Trafalgar Road. Oakville Uptown Core design competition offers $50,000 for winning entry HRCA general manager Murray Stephen said the park transfer hinges on whether the financial projection - prepared by an outside consultant - is well- nooeived by authority members. "Through our Q doors hulk the greatest kids an tank In our small but powerful school a sense of pride and belonging pervades which empowers our students to face the challenge of personal and academic success We offer a challenging academic prdgramme for students who wish to maximize their opportunity for acceptance into top Universities. A fve-year financial pttrjection outlining the types of programs and capital improvements which would be needed to make the park transfer to the HRCA a viable one Will be unveiled at the meeting, Our highly qualified, experienced teachers are dedicated to helping each student achieve success in a caring. supportive atmosphere. The meeting will be held at the HRCA offices located at 2596 Britannia Rd. W. in north Burlington. The Halton Region Conservation Authority will hold a special meeting Thurs. April 29th at 7:30 pm. to discuss a proposal to transfer Bronte Creek Provincial Park from the Minisuy of Natural Resources to the authority. Msn' HRCA meeting to discuss Bronte Park acquisition We are a co-educatEnal private school Junior Kindergarten to Grade l3/0AC Admission by personal interview and submission of previous academic records. Registrations are now being accepted for September, I993 OPEN HOUSE PRIMARY & JUNIOR DIVISIONS Grades 1 to 6 Wednesday, May S, '93 W.00-11:00aan. MacLachlan College Telephone 844-0372 90 The competition will be open to collaborative groups of design pro- fessionals including landscape archi- tects, architects, environmental The design for the park and open space system - which will cover approximately 40 acres (16.2 hectares) of the Uptown Core - "must be unique, enduring and create a master plan that can anticipate change over time as (the Uptown Core) matures," Zsadanyi said. C He said the temts of reference for the competition will include an upset limit to cover the actual construction cost of the park - which will take up to 20 years to complete. used to tuna “me non the design competition the positions of comp: nator and professional I ticular," Zsadanvi said. Metmntario's contribution will be xi to fund "the administration ol in general and tition co-ordi- adviser in war- One finalist will be c commissioned to prepare design and tender for Pha said The prize money - which will cover expenses and costs incurred by the finalists - will be divided equally between the finalists, who will then be required to submit final designs which will be judged by a five-mem- ber expert panel. Irvine said "between 50 and 100" expressions of interest are expected. The expressions of interest will be narrowed down to between three and five finalists by a competition steer- ing group. Square in 'loronto. Linda Irvine, professional advisor for the competition. said a call for expressions of interest will be adver- tised both locally and nationally next month "to get a wide range of talent and expertise. 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