Apr 28, 2023

Town begins amenity upgrades at Lot 108/Forrest Field

The Town is excited to announce that the Phase 1 implementation of the Lot 108 Park Plan started earlier this week.

Over the coming months, the public will notice construction activity as contractor Stone Pacific and the Town completes the following upgrades, supporting the growing community uses at the field:

  • * Installation of a practice/warm up pitch.
  • * Installation of the new scoreboard (purchased with funds donated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101 Aerie and Auxiliary).
  • * 4th Avenue parking improvements next to pitch.
  • * Accessible walkway expansion.
  • * Installation of outdoor fitness equipment.

 

The $680,000 investment in the Lot 108/Forrest Field amenities is funded by a combination of Parks Development Cost Charges, the Canada-B.C. Safe-Restart Fund and Town funds.

The Lot 108 Stakeholder Group (Ladysmith Lions Club, Rotary Club of Ladysmith, Ladysmith Kinsmen Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101 Aerie and Auxiliary, Mid-Isle Soccer) will be facilitating the completion of the accessible walkway.

Work is scheduled to be complete by the end of Summer 2023. 

A section of the Forrest Field perimeter walking path is cordoned off to install the new practice/warm up pitch. 

We kindly ask that the public avoid the designated work areas during the construction period. 

Additionally, residents in the area may experience minor disruptions from construction activities, including trucks moving and storing materials.

We look forward to fully reopening Forrest Field to the community later this summer.

If you have questions about the project, please do not hesitate to contact prc@ladysmith.ca or call 250.245.6424.

2020.05.22 Forrest Field

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For Information:
Mike Gregory
Communications and Engagement Specialist
mgregory@ladysmith.ca | 250.210.1740