The shiny, shimmering waters of Victoria Lake park have been a centerpiece of Kitchener’s parkland system for more than a century, and soon it will regain its former prestige and elegance. Only one month more of heavy construction remains, and the restoration project is expected to be completed in June.
Improvements include an environmental cleanup where 85,000 tons of soil and sediment have been removed and transported to a landfill site in Cambridge. The lake has been deepened to three metres in most areas to reduce the overall temperature of the water, making it more amenable for fish, invertebrates and aquatic plants. The 2.2 km lake edge has been re-fortified with 4,000 concrete blocks underwater and 2,000 natural stones. Reinforcements to the Heritage Bridge piers and abutments will complete the project.
More information on other improvements can be found on the main Kitchener website. A colourful map illustrating all of the improvements can be taken to a printing company if a number of Copies are required.
The environmental restoration of Victoria Park lake is part of the 2002 Victoria Park Strategic Plan. Once complete, seven further improvements that were dependent on the dredging and dewatering of the lake can be initiated, such as the design and installation of a new pedestrian bridge at the upper park of the lake, a dock-patio replacement at the boathouse, removal of the existing flagpole, and the decommissioning of the outdated weir pumping station.
Residents and visitors can look forward to the trails and bridges being reopened sometime in June, and can take a stroll through Kitchener’s historic park.Get a Free Quote for Copies
