About the Coldwater Fairgrounds property
Coldwater Fairgrounds (11 Michael Anne Drive) is the most visited park in Severn according to resident surveys.
It is a community hub and offers:
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The park is also the location of the Coldwater Curling Club (9 Michael Anne Drive) and home of the annual Coldwater and District Agricultural Society’s Fair, which runs for three days each fall and attracts over 13,000 visitors.
Project overview
Township of Severn has secured the services of pl.ural to develop a Master Plan (plan) for the Coldwater Fairgrounds that will guide the development, enhancement, and management of the property for the next 10 to 15 years. The plan will serve as a strategic roadmap to make sure that this recreational space aligns with the evolving needs of our community.
The project objectives include:
- a needs assessment to identify the current strengths and the potential opportunities related to the property
- community engagement activities
- preparation of recommendations to enhance the existing amenities and considerations for new recreation services
- proposed strategies for operational and financial sustainability of the property
Public engagement
Online survey now open
Public input is important to help us determine how the Township can best utilize the Coldwater Fairgrounds moving forward. Please take the survey and have your say on the future of the property.
The survey will be open until February 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Printed (hard copy) copies of the survey will be available on January 21 at:
- Coldwater Community Centre, 11 Michael Anne Drive
- Severn Public Library, 31 Coldwater Road
- Township of Severn Administration Office, 1024 Hurlwood Lane
- Washago Community Centre, 4361 Hamilton Street
Open house scheduled for January 27
Opportunities for public involvement in the project will be provided throughout the study.
To gather public input, the first of two open houses is scheduled for:
- Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
- Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Coldwater Community Centre, Upstairs Hall, 11 Michael Anne Drive
This is a drop-in event and registration is not required.
A second open house will take place in Spring 2025.
Project timeline
- Fall/winter 2024: Project launch, information gathering, and research
- January 2025: Community Open House #1
- February 2025: Needs Assessment
- March 2025: Community Open House #2
- March 2025: Facility and Program recommendations
- April 2025: Implementation strategies
- May 2025: Final Master Plan document
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