Delta Council Votes to Proceed with Fourth Diamond at Winskill Park

Delta Council has approved a new layout for the fields in Winskill Park and directed staff to proceed with construction of a fourth ball diamond as part of the Winskill Renewal Project. At the September 23 Regular Meeting, City staff presented a report and a refined site plan for the Winskill Park that was developed following discussions with field user groups. The report sought direction from Council on the timeline for the construction of a fourth baseball diamond and whether construction should move forward immediately or be deferred until there is a greater need for increased field capacity.

“The vision for Winskill Park has always been to ensure the recreation needs of our community are met both now and years into the future,” said Mayor George V. Harvie. “Building the fourth diamond at the same time as the aquatic and fitness centre replacement is a cost-effective option that will accommodate growth and provide increased recreation capacity for Delta residents. I look forward to seeing this project move forward and thank staff for their work in putting together a site plan that balances the diverse needs of our community.”

Preparation of the site is anticipated to begin this fall and will include staging for field construction and the removal of trees to accommodate the reorientation and addition of baseball diamonds. The City continues to work with disc golf players to identify a new location for the course. Staff will also be reporting back to Council on a reforestation plan.

The Council Report is available to review at https://delta.civicweb.net/document/232194.

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