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Project Status as at April 29, 2008 Target for completion
Perimeter trail behind the Fire Hall 2008
Pool The Friends of the Pool Society is building the pool. The President is Shela Breau (532-0868) and the Chair of the Fundraising Committee is Phil Roberts (532-7778) June 2008
Old Boardwalk The old boardwalk needs to be reconstructed; a grant application has been filed with the Province for 50% of the cost (Capital Assistance Program). Spring 2008, subject to confirmation of grant & budget
Lower St George Street - street reconstruction (including curbs and sidewalks) This project has been deferred due to other priorities. To resume in 2010 if money is available
Wharf extension and floating dock Dave Parsons of dps Atlantic is completing a business plan to determine what potential the wharf would have with a 75 foot extension and a floating dock and marina. A very successful public meeting was held on April 2, 2008, with over 160 people in attendance. Holding for report
Water and sewer replacement for Champlain Drive, Ritchie and Grange Streets and St Patrick’s Lane A grant application for Phase 2 and 3 of the work is being drafted under the new Building Canada Fund. The application was filed by January 30, 2008; pending grant and budget
Redirecting of sump pumps flows from sanitary sewer (all property owners affected) Required by bylaw Site visits are scheduled to resume April 1, 2008.
Replacement of Nova Scotia power poles Complete except for one pole
Sustainable community development plan A plan to address climate change and energy management issues (including solar heat, geothermal technology, wind energy, etc.). Parks Canada, Clean Annapolis River Project, Home Hardware, Mrs. Nicholson Inc., Corinne Frantel, the Annapolis Heritage Society, Nova Scotia Power Inc., COGS, Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Fund, and others are partnering with the Town on this project. Work is underway with CARP in the lead for most of the project.
Completion of plan: 2008
Replacement Public Works Building Work has begun on concepts and design for an energy efficient building. An architect’s proposal to develop a program for a new building was reviewed and accepted for the 2008-2009 budget year. Consultations to begin in 2008-2009.
Strategic Planning Three public meetings were held in November and written submissions are being accepted up to the end of December 2007. All of the input received to date may be viewed on the Town’s website. A new tourism vision and strategy were unveiled at the November 29, 2007 public meeting. Council has asked staff to begin incorporating the new vision into the Town’s strategic plan. Some elements are already in the strategic plan (eg. the wharf project). The new tourism strategy calls for many partners to take on various elements of the plan.
Tourism Plan A consultant is working on a proposal for the development of a comprehensive tourism plan. For more information, please contact Paul Stackhouse, Chair, Annapolis Regional Tourism Council at artc@hillsdalehouseinn.ca In progress
Water and sewer service to the property line of new subdivision behind Fire Hall Pending identification and approval of entrance way for new subdivision Building in the new subdivision is expected to begin in the Fall of 2008.
Skateboard Park The members of the Annapolis Bikes, Blades and Boards Association have identified a site behind the parking lot for the Ducks Unlimited French Basin Trail that appears to be acceptable to the prospective neighbours. Holding for date for a public meeting. Early 2008
Crosswalk at Babineau Heights The crosswalk will be built as soon as weather conditions permit. At the same time, necessary repairs to the sidewalk leading from St George Street to the wheelchair ramp at 6 Drury Lane will also be made. Early 2008
King’s Theatre structural repairs Over the last 2 years, the Town has completed necessary structural repairs in the basement. It is anticipated additional work will be required in three years’ time. Complete for the next two years.
Land behind the Legion Town owned land has been cleared and is being drained and surveyed. An appraisal will then be completed and the land will be advertised for sale. Pending completion of survey