Casablanca Waterfront Project
Construction Schedule
The construction at Casablanca Waterfront is underway and is progressing on track.
The work for this contract comprises park construction, including but not limited to grading, asphalt paving, concrete work, sub-drainage, armour stone retaining walls, playgrounds, tree planting, signage, beach sand area, sodding, installation of naturalization areas, installation of washroom building, and site furniture installations (including benches and shade structures).
The improvements will be completed in several phases to maintain community access to the waterfront pathway as much as possible throughout the process. The Town's contractor began work in the east and central areas of the park in July 2023. In the park's west end, the anticipated construction start time is the fall. The completion target for all major construction works is in the winter of 2023/2024, with site restoration and plantings occurring when weather permits in the spring of 2024.
We look forward to the next steps and encourage you to follow along for progress updates!
Project Scope
The master plan for the park includes the following:
- Enhanced beach areas with accessible pathways and beach mats
- New playgrounds with amenities throughout the park
- Pathway lighting, tree planting, landscaping and seating areas
- Pavilion and washroom complex
- Reduced elements from phases one and two
- Natural playground removed from the scope
- Staircase elements reduced from the scope
Updated drawings and renderings can be found below. We will keep the page updated when there is a clear timeline and look forward to enhancing the space.
What is happening at Casablanca Waterfront Park?
The Town of Grimsby is excited to proceed with the Casablanca Waterfront park development. Since the beginning of the development, there has been significant interest in this area. The connectivity and accessibility along the waterfront are a top priority for the Casablanca neighbourhood. In addition, developing this area to allow for better movement and higher community involvement will subsequently benefit local residents. The Casablanca Waterfront Project is a project that all Grimsby residents can enjoy; the vision is to develop the community park and promote the area as a destination park.
The Casablanca Waterfront Project spans the waterfront area from Hunter Road to the Water Treatment plant (with the easterly Losani development area to be developed later). The park project will be completed in several phases to maintain community access to the waterfront pathway as much as possible throughout the process. Therefore, some of the project's work will be completed concurrently, and some will be carried out in consecutive phases. The initial ideas towards this park are being informed by the Westend Waterfront Plan and also the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.
In the meantime, we have launched a range of tools below for you to interact with:
- Sign up for updates using the banner on the right side that says 'Register to have your say.'
- Check out the other projects happening in Grimsby by visiting the Let's Talk Grimsby Home Page
Phase 1 - Place Polonaise West/East
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- Natural playground with wood, stone, and natural creative elements
- Trees plantings
- Permanent shade structure or pergola
- Picnic or other natural seating area
- Swinging benches
Phase 2 - Central Beach Area
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- Trees planted surrounding open/green space
- Picnic/barbecue area
- Pollinator garden
- Passive, natural armour stone seating in slope overlooking beach
Phase 3 - Casablanca Beach
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- Permanent washroom facilities
- Community Playground
- Trees planted
Phase 4 - Waterfront Trail
Phase 4 will be completed later as part of a future development. The mapping shown shows a sample area only.
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- Pedestrian lighting
- Landscape and gardens
- Interpretive signs
- Potable water stations
- Public Art
- Bike Racks and repair station
- Wayfinding
- Community info boards