Waterfront Master Plan Update - Pool 6 Lands

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Aerial image of Thunder Bay's Waterfront. The area in red is the 'Pool 6 Lands' area.

Background

The current Waterfront Master Plan for the Pool 6 lands was updated in 2015. The plan provided recommendations for several land uses on the property including:

  • a mountain bike/skating area
  • a large multi-use field
  • a Nordic Spa
  • a cruise ship wharf and a pavilion including cruise ship visitor amenities

Since the 2015 update however, several new opportunities that have presented themselves. With new interest from external developers, a growing Great Lakes cruise ship industry, and an ongoing Highest and Best Use Study led by the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), it is timely to update the Pool 6 Lands Waterfront Master Plan.

The update of the Master Plan will include:

  • a review of the existing Plan recommendations
  • generation of options based on new opportunities
  • determining pros and cons of the options
  • results of the Highest and Best Use Study
  • consultation with stakeholders
  • presentation of concepts and information to the public for feedback
  • formulation of a new concept plan for the Pool 6 lands

Public engagement opportunities

Please complete the Stage 1 - Waterfront Master Plan Update survey to have your say on the future of the development of the Pool 6 lands.


Aerial image of Thunder Bay's Waterfront. The area in red is the 'Pool 6 Lands' area.

Background

The current Waterfront Master Plan for the Pool 6 lands was updated in 2015. The plan provided recommendations for several land uses on the property including:

  • a mountain bike/skating area
  • a large multi-use field
  • a Nordic Spa
  • a cruise ship wharf and a pavilion including cruise ship visitor amenities

Since the 2015 update however, several new opportunities that have presented themselves. With new interest from external developers, a growing Great Lakes cruise ship industry, and an ongoing Highest and Best Use Study led by the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), it is timely to update the Pool 6 Lands Waterfront Master Plan.

The update of the Master Plan will include:

  • a review of the existing Plan recommendations
  • generation of options based on new opportunities
  • determining pros and cons of the options
  • results of the Highest and Best Use Study
  • consultation with stakeholders
  • presentation of concepts and information to the public for feedback
  • formulation of a new concept plan for the Pool 6 lands

Public engagement opportunities

Please complete the Stage 1 - Waterfront Master Plan Update survey to have your say on the future of the development of the Pool 6 lands.

  • Stage 1 - Public Survey - Waterfront Master Plan Update

    Purpose/Goals

    The City of Thunder Bay would like to hear from you!


    As we continue to plan, develop, and build our Waterfront’s future we need to know:

    •    What you liked from the 2015 Waterfront Master Plan Update.

    •    What has been successful at the marina so far, and what you have used.

    •    What you would like to see developed oin these lands.

    •    Inform everyone of the existing components on site and new opportunities we are currently building on.

    •    Generate awareness and bring new ideas to the plan.


    Background/Area in Discussion

    Please see the Get Involved project page for the project boundary and in-depth background information: 

    Key elements connected or within these lands that are either existing, built, or under construction that are to remain or have plans to be expanded upon include:


    •    Thunder Bay Art Gallery (under construction)

    •    Newly renovated & expanded Cruise Ship Docking Facility

    •    Pool 6 Waterfront Trail segment and lookouts (Stage 1 complete)

    •    Pool 6 shoreline stormwater management wetland & habitat areas (under construction)

    •    Habitat Pond plus 1.5Ha of Provincially Significant Wetlands

    •    Sleeping Giant Parkway extension south passed the Art Gallery site to Pool 6

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Page last updated: 08 Mar 2024, 02:26 PM