June 2020

Project Application

On June 30th, staff applied to the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a beautification and streetscaping grant for a project at Parade Square. The proposal application was for a total project cost of $50,000: $25,000 grant request and $25,000 (pre-approved) matching funds from the Municipality.

July 2020

Beautification Grant Awarded

The Municipality received Provincial funding through the Department of Municipal Affair’s Beautification and Streetscaping Program for a beautification project located at Parade Square in the Village of Chester. Phase 1 is funded through the $12,500 Beautification and Streetscaping grant received from Municipal Affairs and Housing, and $25,000 MOC funds that were budgeted for the 2021 project.

October 2020

Council Approval of Phase 1

On October 1st, Council approved the proposed expenditures of the elements of Phase 1: new benches, picnic tables and garbage receptacle and the construction of three new pathways: one to the bandstand, one to the yacht club and the construction of a pathway in the existing garden.

January 2021

Public Consultation Process Begins

The consultation process will be a six-month opportunity for residents to provide input, and will be coordinated by Municipal staff beginning mid-January. While most of the consultation will be conducted online due to COVID-19, residents may contact staff directly. 

April 2021

Phase 1 Installation

Installation of new benches, picnic tables and garbage receptacle. Construction begins on the new pathways.

May 15 2021

Public Consultation Meeting at Parade Square

A public meeting will be held at Parade Square from 1-3PM. 

April 19 2021

Public Consultation Meeting

This meeting is being co-presented by the Chester Garden Club and the Municipality. Seating is limited and there are 25 seats available on a first come, first serve basis. Please email Heather Hennigar to confirm your participation; hhennigar@chester.ca.

May 15 2021

Public Consultation Meeting - CANCELLED

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, this meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

A public consultation meeting will be held on Saturday, May 15th, 1-3PM at Parade Square. We invite you to come out and share your feedback, suggestions and ideas.

July 27 2021

Public Consultation Meeting

The next public consultation meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 27th, from 5-7PM at Picnic in the Park: Lordly Park, 109 Central Street.

August 17 2021

Public Consultation Meeting

The next Public Consultation meeting will be held at Picnic In the Park at Lordly Park on August 17, from 5 to 7 pm.