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Alberta Community Partnership (Intermunicipal Collaboration) Grant application support for the Village of Wabamun Boat Launch Upgrade
Proposed Motions
1. That Parkland County support the Village of Wabamun Boat Launch Project Phase 1 (Expansion) and the Village of Wabamun Boat Launch Project Phase 2 (Parking) grant application for the Alberta Community Partnership (Intermunicipal Collaboration) grant and designate the Village of Wabamun as the managing partner.
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2. That Parkland County's support of these grant applications is in no way to be construed as future funding support from Parkland County.
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Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motions as presented. As a key proponent in the Wabamun Boat Launch Study, we recognize and support the upgrade of this site as the first priority as part of the implementation plan.
Purpose
The Village of Wabamun is requesting Parkland County's support for their grant applications.
Summary
In 2013, Parkland County enlisted the services of EDA Collaborative to undertake a boat launch study of Lake Wabamun. Through this process, it was determined that some upgrades were required to the Village of Wabamun's boat launch to help facilitate a greater volume of access to the lake. This included an increase to the number of launches in conjunction with the redevelopment of the public pier, expanding the existing parking and improving vehicle circulation to accommodate increased use. As part of the study, some conceptual design work and costing was completed, from which the next steps for this project would be based, including detailed design and construction. While this process will be led by the Village of Wabamun, Parkland County will be a key partner as this initiative will have an impact on its residents who access the lake.
The Village of Wabamun previously applied to the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) program for project funding. This application was made to the previous Alber...
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