What’s happening on the foreshore? Works update – July 2023

Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit

From mid-July LMCC will be undertaking investigation works at Toronto foreshore to help prepare the Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit for future precincts of the Toronto foreshore revitalisation project.

The investigations are part of the due diligence process for the detailed designs of these future stages.

Wharf Road Precinct

LMCC are on track for works to begin on the Wharf Road Precinct, including the Toronto Baths enclosure in mid-2024. This precinct includes:

• expansion of the playground
• expanded cafe area
• expanded amenities
• shade pavilion and seating with barbecues
• outdoor fitness zone
• landscaping and pathways
• two accessible car parking spaces at the end of Wharf Road
• the removal of the boat ramp at Wharf Road.

Prior to works starting, LMCC will be working directly with affected stakeholders, as well implementing a robust communications plan to inform the wider community about the works

The plans for the rest of the foreshore precincts as outlined on the council’s website include 

The Terraces Precinct works will celebrate the existing character of the site and provide connections along and between each terrace.

This stage is in detailed design but will involve key elements such as:

• shade pavilion and seating
• lookouts
• extension of the shared pathway to link to the Town Green
• demolition of the cottages at 5 and 9 Victory Row
• vegetation and landscaping

The Bath Street Precinct is in detailed design but will involve key elements such as:

• new public square and parking
• commercial building approximately 300sqm
• new landscaped terraces
• belvedere and new stair connections

What’s a ‘belvedere’ you may ask? It is derived from the Italian belvidere, which means beautiful view, and that’s exactly the purpose of these structures. According to Wikipedia “A belvedere is an architectural structure sited to take advantage of a fine or scenic view. The term has been used both for rooms in the upper part of a building or structures on the roof, or a separate pavilion in a garden or park.”

Looks like Toronto might become a two rotunda town!