About the Project
The Municipality of Middlesex Centre has recently assumed land in Ilderton for the new Timberwalk Park. It is located on Timberwalk Close, near the corner with Songbird Lane.
As part of Middlesex Centre's capital budget, a new playground will be installed in the park. Construction will begin in October 2024, with an estimated project completion date of May 31, 2025 (subject to weather and material availability).
You can see the new park ("before") above. Drawings and photos of the new play structures will be added to the bottom of this page as they become available.
Funding
Funding for this project is provided through Middlesex Centre’s Development Charges Reserve Fund. The Ilderton & District Lions Club are generously donating towards the cost of the new play structures.
Project Schedule
This project will begin in mid-October 2024, and will be undertaken by Ro-Buck Contracting. Phase 1 of the project is anticipated to last 4-5 weeks. Installation of the new play structure will take place in spring of 2025. Note this schedule may be affected by weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
PHASE 1 – Fall 2024
Remove the existing play structure and base and prepare subgrade for the installation of:
- a concrete playground curb including accessible curb cuts
- perforated drainage pipe
- a 1.8 metre wide asphalt pathway
- bench
- waste receptacle
- armour stone block seating
- trees
- final grading
PHASE 2 – SPRING 2025
Phase 2 will see a new play structure and playground base (engineered wood fibre) installed. The municipality will be currently seeking bids for the new play structure in the fall of 2024.
Alternative Playgrounds
For those looking to continue using play structures are encouraged to visit the following parks as an alternative (weather permitting):
- Meadowcreek Park
- Deerhaven Optimist Park (Ilderton)
- Denfield Park
- Ilderton Heritage Park
- Douglas B. Weldon Park (Arva)
- Poplar Hill Park
Questions
Should you have any questions about this project please contact Scott Mairs, Director of Community Services.
Thank-you
Thank-you for your patience and understanding while construction is underway.