Description:

Due to the proximity to the lake and recent landslide remediation’s along the lakeshore, the replacement of the underground utilities (water, sewer and Storm) posed the potential to destabilize the embankment. Therefore, the embankment will be reinforced with a sea wall. The seawall will not only allow for the replacement of the underground utilities, it will also allow for additional green space to be created overlooking the lake. Updates will also be made to the flow of traffic, overall parking plan, walkability and visual appeal of Lakeshore Drive. The project can be broadly classified into three main components:

1. Slope stability on the lake side;
2. Infrastructure improvements – roads, underground pipes, drainage improvements; and
3. Landscape architectural enhancements to develop the corridor as a linear parkway connecting Kinosoo Beach and Cold Lake Marina.

See how the project will look after completion. Use the slider to see the before and after views.

Location:

Lakeshore Drive (7 Street to 2 Avenue).

Updates:

April 19, 2022: Project update provided to Corporate Priorities Committee of Council. 

• See presentation (PDF)
• See retaining wall concept (video)

Schedule:

Construction beginning in 2022.

Background:

The Lakeshore Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project was initiated in 2019 to improve the deteriorating underground utilities, road surface conditions, and slope along the lakeside. Another key component of the project is to establish and extend the Lakeshore Drive corridor as a continuation between the existing architectural and landscape themes at Kinosoo Beach to the Cold Lake Marina. The understanding is that all three areas (Beach, Marina and Lakeshore Drive) together would not only provide an attraction to the local community but can also be developed into a tourism destination attracting people from outside the region.

Budget:

Estimated Project Cost: $19,000,000
Approved Budget: $8,000,000

Funding source:
2019 ID349 - $500,000
2021 ID349 - $6,000,000
2022 ID349 - $1,500,000

How will this benefit the community?

This project will enhance the view of the lake and accessible touch points will be created to allow the public easy access to the water. Additionally, a wider trail will be installed in the larger green space that will be created by the seawall.

Strategic Alignment:

This project is aligned with the strategic plan as it will increase tourism and accessibility to the lakeshore district and will promote development along the lake.