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Parade Square Beautification Project

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This project has been put on pause and archived until further notice.

Chester Bandstand at Parade Square, Village of Chester

UPDATE: This project has been paused and archived until further notice.

The Municipality of Chester wants your feedback on Phases Two to Four of a beatification project for the Parade Square in the Village of Chester. Council has not approved the three additional phases of the project at this time and have requested staff to engage in rigorous community consultation. Phase One is scheduled to begin March 2021 and will be completed May 2021. Improvements, in consultation with the Village of Chester Commission and the Chester Garden Club, include new benches and a paver stone pathway to the Band Stand and Yacht Club. A new pathway will also be installed within the existing garden, located in the centre of Parade Square. Other improvements scheduled in Phase One include a fresh coat of paint on the Band Stand, new waste receptacles, and new picnic tables. These improvements are funded by a $12,500 Beautification and Streetscaping grant through Municipal Affairs and Housing and $25,000 budgeted by the Municipality of Chester.

Your feedback will be used during Phases Two to Four. A brief description of each Phase:

Phase Two (TBD): Compass Rose Circle with new paver stone pathways, landscaping (new trees), and 10 parking spaces on South Street to replace those lost in front of the bandstand.

Phase Three (TBD): Additional five new parking spaces on South Street, landscaping (new garden beds and trees), benches and picnic tables, additional waste receptacles.

Phase Four (TBD): Construction of the Lookout platform, pathway from Compass Rose to South Street, pathway and crosswalk to Lookout platform.

UPDATE: This project has been paused and archived until further notice.

The Municipality of Chester wants your feedback on Phases Two to Four of a beatification project for the Parade Square in the Village of Chester. Council has not approved the three additional phases of the project at this time and have requested staff to engage in rigorous community consultation. Phase One is scheduled to begin March 2021 and will be completed May 2021. Improvements, in consultation with the Village of Chester Commission and the Chester Garden Club, include new benches and a paver stone pathway to the Band Stand and Yacht Club. A new pathway will also be installed within the existing garden, located in the centre of Parade Square. Other improvements scheduled in Phase One include a fresh coat of paint on the Band Stand, new waste receptacles, and new picnic tables. These improvements are funded by a $12,500 Beautification and Streetscaping grant through Municipal Affairs and Housing and $25,000 budgeted by the Municipality of Chester.

Your feedback will be used during Phases Two to Four. A brief description of each Phase:

Phase Two (TBD): Compass Rose Circle with new paver stone pathways, landscaping (new trees), and 10 parking spaces on South Street to replace those lost in front of the bandstand.

Phase Three (TBD): Additional five new parking spaces on South Street, landscaping (new garden beds and trees), benches and picnic tables, additional waste receptacles.

Phase Four (TBD): Construction of the Lookout platform, pathway from Compass Rose to South Street, pathway and crosswalk to Lookout platform.

This project has been put on pause and archived until further notice.

  • Share When will we, besides online, get a chance for more public consultation?? on Facebook Share When will we, besides online, get a chance for more public consultation?? on Twitter Share When will we, besides online, get a chance for more public consultation?? on Linkedin Email When will we, besides online, get a chance for more public consultation?? link

    When will we, besides online, get a chance for more public consultation??

    ghrabowsky asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question and your interest in this project. Public meetings are currently being scheduled - we will be releasing locations shortly. 

  • Share Hi! I apologize for taking so long to comment, but...I would like to see some information about the implied disadvantages of the old Parade Square 'road and parking configurations' that the proposed new configuration will presumably rectify. Many thanks! on Facebook Share Hi! I apologize for taking so long to comment, but...I would like to see some information about the implied disadvantages of the old Parade Square 'road and parking configurations' that the proposed new configuration will presumably rectify. Many thanks! on Twitter Share Hi! I apologize for taking so long to comment, but...I would like to see some information about the implied disadvantages of the old Parade Square 'road and parking configurations' that the proposed new configuration will presumably rectify. Many thanks! on Linkedin Email Hi! I apologize for taking so long to comment, but...I would like to see some information about the implied disadvantages of the old Parade Square 'road and parking configurations' that the proposed new configuration will presumably rectify. Many thanks! link

    Hi! I apologize for taking so long to comment, but...I would like to see some information about the implied disadvantages of the old Parade Square 'road and parking configurations' that the proposed new configuration will presumably rectify. Many thanks!

    Duncan asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your comment and request for further clarification. To help provide some context, the purpose of the project is to invest in beautification and streetscaping to help improve aesthetics with a specific focus on tourism attraction. The project also aims to improve the potential for sustained economic, social and environmental benefits. The existing road and parking is overdue for an upgrade and this configuration is just one potential design concept. We are open to exploring other options based on feedback from our residents. 

  • Share Why is the war memorial not included in the up grades? Paver stones in front of the memorial from the chains to the roadway. also the path leading up to the front of the memorial would certainly enhance the area! on Facebook Share Why is the war memorial not included in the up grades? Paver stones in front of the memorial from the chains to the roadway. also the path leading up to the front of the memorial would certainly enhance the area! on Twitter Share Why is the war memorial not included in the up grades? Paver stones in front of the memorial from the chains to the roadway. also the path leading up to the front of the memorial would certainly enhance the area! on Linkedin Email Why is the war memorial not included in the up grades? Paver stones in front of the memorial from the chains to the roadway. also the path leading up to the front of the memorial would certainly enhance the area! link

    Why is the war memorial not included in the up grades? Paver stones in front of the memorial from the chains to the roadway. also the path leading up to the front of the memorial would certainly enhance the area!

    William Martel asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question. The Municipality consulted with the Chester Garden Club and a representative from the Village Commission to discuss the location of the new pathways. It was decided that new paths to the Bandstand, Chester Yacht Club and in the existing gardens would be the best areas to do in Phase 1. It is certainly something we could consider if the next Phase (or Phases) are approved!