MEETING OF COUNCIL - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2012
Stage 1B
• Two new paths extending from the Tuart Course, through bush areas to join Empire
Avenue near Weaponess Road and a separate path to Durston Avenue;
• Chain mesh fence well set back from the trail in areas not immediately adjacent to
fairways.
Stage 1C
• Crushed limestone or other natural surfaces to create a bush trail near the site of
potential wetlands, which joins Stage 1A.
Stage 2 & 3
• Future enhancements and additions to the trail once the master plan layout of the
Wembley Golf Course is resolved.
Accessibility
• Stage 1A, if built, will allow users to walk or cycle using existing pedestrian paths or
new trail from the golf course entry at The Boulevard to Empire Avenue near
Newman College;
• This linkage suits potential to develop trails in either the Water Corporation &
Stephenson Highway land reservations towards Herdsman Lake and eventual
linkages to Lake Monger and beyond;
• The concept cost plan does not provide to make this trail fully compliant with
disability standards, given the nature of earthworks, lighting and guidance materials
necessary to achieve this outcome.
Cost Plan (Inclusive of construction, fees & contingencies)
2.5m nominal width 3m nominal width
Stage 1A $ 400,000 $ 450,000
Stage 1B $ 200,000 $ 220,000
Stage 1C $ 125,000 $ 140,000
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
At this time, this report has no policy or statutory implications.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
At this time, this report has no financial implications for 2012/2013 Budget, and is proposed
for inclusion in the draft 2013/2014 Budget.
Application for grant funding should be investigated for all or part of this trail network through
the golf course.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
This project is consistent with the Town's strategic plan in that it facilitates the provision of a
wide range of accessible and quality recreation facilities.
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