Lauderdale Flood Mitigation Project Update
I know many residents have been wondering about the status of the Lauderdale Dog Park and the work that EPCOR is doing with their Flood Mitigation project. My office recently received an update from them that I’m pleased to share with you.
Construction in the park is planned to start this year and will be completed in 2028. But this doesn’t mean that the park will be closed this entire time! EPCOR has let me know that they will work to maximize the space available for residents and dog park users, while still ensuring everyone’s safety.
Construction of manholes and sewers is already underway and construction of the dry pond (within the dog park) is tentatively planned to start in 2025, continuing through 2027. The construction schedule is dependent on a number of factors including approvals and permits, staging, as well as weather.
In 2022, EPCOR hosted public information sessions and surveyed residents and dog park users to collect feedback on the Lauderdale Flood Mitigation project. That input was used to help them come up with a proposed layout and amenities for the park.
The following amenities have been incorporated into a proposed layout and also have the City’s approval to include them:
benches
picnic tables,
garbage cans,
poop bag stations,
sun/wind shelters,
lighting,
a paved trail,
maintaining the current fenced small dog park,
and community notice boards.
EPCOR will also be planting over 150 new trees in the park.
The project team likewise heard about the importance of washrooms and so they are studying the overall costs, construction feasibility, and operational aspects of building a public washroom facility. The City will review the design and specifications, and has conditionally agreed to take responsibility for maintaining public washrooms on an ongoing basis.
For the most up to date information on the project, check out the project page on EPCOR’s website.
Residents in the Lauderdale area will also see construction work related to this project for various storm infrastructure installation and upgrades. Check out the project map for more details.
I’m looking forward to seeing this park completed as I know that it’s an important community hub, as well as a place where both dogs and people can socialize and play!
