Future Improvements for 320 Alex Donor Drive

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The Town of Newmarket, in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is exploring options for the future of the Town’s property at 320 Alex Doner Drive (formerly a portion of the Glenway Golf Course). The property is located between Alex Doner Drive, Bathurst St, Otton Road and Rhodes Cir/Binns Ave. See map below for more information.

On May 6, 2025, members of the community joined a public information meeting to discuss the design phase. During the meeting we collected input from the community to help shape future plans for this site. You can watch the virtual meeting here, or under 'videos'.

if you have any further questions, feel free to drop them in the "Questions section below. Future updates on the design process will be posted to this page as they become available.

The goal of this project is to:

  • Enhance stormwater management through improvements to water quality and quantity controls by retrofitting the existing stormwater ponds
  • Enhance Flood and Erosion control to downstream watercourses, including Western Creek
  • Reduce overall phosphorus loading to Lake Simcoe and its tributaries
  • Improve the Natural Heritage system by adding natural features like wetlands and reforestation
  • Include a trail system for enjoyment by residents

Site Investigations

To determine possible stormwater and natural heritage improvements to the site, LSRCA has undertaken multiple site investigations to characterize the current site conditions and effectiveness of the ponds in their current state. A consultant (Aquafor Beech Ltd.) has been retained by the LSRCA to develop the design to enhance the site.


The Town of Newmarket, in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is exploring options for the future of the Town’s property at 320 Alex Doner Drive (formerly a portion of the Glenway Golf Course). The property is located between Alex Doner Drive, Bathurst St, Otton Road and Rhodes Cir/Binns Ave. See map below for more information.

On May 6, 2025, members of the community joined a public information meeting to discuss the design phase. During the meeting we collected input from the community to help shape future plans for this site. You can watch the virtual meeting here, or under 'videos'.

if you have any further questions, feel free to drop them in the "Questions section below. Future updates on the design process will be posted to this page as they become available.

The goal of this project is to:

  • Enhance stormwater management through improvements to water quality and quantity controls by retrofitting the existing stormwater ponds
  • Enhance Flood and Erosion control to downstream watercourses, including Western Creek
  • Reduce overall phosphorus loading to Lake Simcoe and its tributaries
  • Improve the Natural Heritage system by adding natural features like wetlands and reforestation
  • Include a trail system for enjoyment by residents

Site Investigations

To determine possible stormwater and natural heritage improvements to the site, LSRCA has undertaken multiple site investigations to characterize the current site conditions and effectiveness of the ponds in their current state. A consultant (Aquafor Beech Ltd.) has been retained by the LSRCA to develop the design to enhance the site.


Questions

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  • Share Is there any plan to build a park and playground in the area? on Facebook Share Is there any plan to build a park and playground in the area? on Twitter Share Is there any plan to build a park and playground in the area? on Linkedin Email Is there any plan to build a park and playground in the area? link

    Is there any plan to build a park and playground in the area?

    Mahdi asked 23 days ago

    Thanks for the question Mahdi. Following the construction phase of the project, the site will be an open space amenity hosting a trail for users to enjoy. There is no playground component included in this project.

  • Share Is there a plan to add a walk path to Binns Ave, connecting Kirby Cresent path to Binns? on Facebook Share Is there a plan to add a walk path to Binns Ave, connecting Kirby Cresent path to Binns? on Twitter Share Is there a plan to add a walk path to Binns Ave, connecting Kirby Cresent path to Binns? on Linkedin Email Is there a plan to add a walk path to Binns Ave, connecting Kirby Cresent path to Binns? link

    Is there a plan to add a walk path to Binns Ave, connecting Kirby Cresent path to Binns?

    tom asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for the question Tom. There are no plans currently for a direct walking connection between Binns Ave and Kirby Crescent.

  • Share Might there be funding through the federal wetlands replacement program? It is specifically target municipalities: https://www.cclmportal.ca/portal/wetland-knowledge/news/wetland-replacement-program-taking-applications-2025 on Facebook Share Might there be funding through the federal wetlands replacement program? It is specifically target municipalities: https://www.cclmportal.ca/portal/wetland-knowledge/news/wetland-replacement-program-taking-applications-2025 on Twitter Share Might there be funding through the federal wetlands replacement program? It is specifically target municipalities: https://www.cclmportal.ca/portal/wetland-knowledge/news/wetland-replacement-program-taking-applications-2025 on Linkedin Email Might there be funding through the federal wetlands replacement program? It is specifically target municipalities: https://www.cclmportal.ca/portal/wetland-knowledge/news/wetland-replacement-program-taking-applications-2025 link

    Might there be funding through the federal wetlands replacement program? It is specifically target municipalities: https://www.cclmportal.ca/portal/wetland-knowledge/news/wetland-replacement-program-taking-applications-2025

    MelanieD. asked 2 months ago

    Thanks for the information Melanie. Staff will review the eligibility and consider an application.

  • Share There may be funding through Ducks Unlimited as they got a good injection of funding not too long ago from the federal government, and also Ontario Soil: https://programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/program/wetlands . Would love to see this maintain its 'wildness' rather than 'kept' public spaces that cost money to maintain - but anything that restores wetlands when we have lost 70% of them in Ontario, and keeps our carbon sinks in tact, is a plus in my book. Keep up the great work, Newmarket staff! on Facebook Share There may be funding through Ducks Unlimited as they got a good injection of funding not too long ago from the federal government, and also Ontario Soil: https://programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/program/wetlands . Would love to see this maintain its 'wildness' rather than 'kept' public spaces that cost money to maintain - but anything that restores wetlands when we have lost 70% of them in Ontario, and keeps our carbon sinks in tact, is a plus in my book. Keep up the great work, Newmarket staff! on Twitter Share There may be funding through Ducks Unlimited as they got a good injection of funding not too long ago from the federal government, and also Ontario Soil: https://programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/program/wetlands . Would love to see this maintain its 'wildness' rather than 'kept' public spaces that cost money to maintain - but anything that restores wetlands when we have lost 70% of them in Ontario, and keeps our carbon sinks in tact, is a plus in my book. Keep up the great work, Newmarket staff! on Linkedin Email There may be funding through Ducks Unlimited as they got a good injection of funding not too long ago from the federal government, and also Ontario Soil: https://programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/program/wetlands . Would love to see this maintain its 'wildness' rather than 'kept' public spaces that cost money to maintain - but anything that restores wetlands when we have lost 70% of them in Ontario, and keeps our carbon sinks in tact, is a plus in my book. Keep up the great work, Newmarket staff! link

    There may be funding through Ducks Unlimited as they got a good injection of funding not too long ago from the federal government, and also Ontario Soil: https://programguides.ontariosoilcrop.org/program/wetlands . Would love to see this maintain its 'wildness' rather than 'kept' public spaces that cost money to maintain - but anything that restores wetlands when we have lost 70% of them in Ontario, and keeps our carbon sinks in tact, is a plus in my book. Keep up the great work, Newmarket staff!

    MelanieD. asked 2 months ago

    Thanks for the information and support Melanie. Staff will review the eligibility and consider an application.

  • Share The article on Newmarket today indicates the design is at 60%, can you please advise where I could see the concept images on Facebook Share The article on Newmarket today indicates the design is at 60%, can you please advise where I could see the concept images on Twitter Share The article on Newmarket today indicates the design is at 60%, can you please advise where I could see the concept images on Linkedin Email The article on Newmarket today indicates the design is at 60%, can you please advise where I could see the concept images link

    The article on Newmarket today indicates the design is at 60%, can you please advise where I could see the concept images

    Stu asked 2 months ago

    Thanks for the question Stu. The concept design can be seen within the presentation slide pdf on the left side of this page under 'Presentations' or here.

  • Share Will the south east corner of the developed property (which abuts Bathurst and the backyard of 220 Rhodes Cir.) allow direct pedestrian access to the adjacent sidewalk on the east side of Bathurst? on Facebook Share Will the south east corner of the developed property (which abuts Bathurst and the backyard of 220 Rhodes Cir.) allow direct pedestrian access to the adjacent sidewalk on the east side of Bathurst? on Twitter Share Will the south east corner of the developed property (which abuts Bathurst and the backyard of 220 Rhodes Cir.) allow direct pedestrian access to the adjacent sidewalk on the east side of Bathurst? on Linkedin Email Will the south east corner of the developed property (which abuts Bathurst and the backyard of 220 Rhodes Cir.) allow direct pedestrian access to the adjacent sidewalk on the east side of Bathurst? link

    Will the south east corner of the developed property (which abuts Bathurst and the backyard of 220 Rhodes Cir.) allow direct pedestrian access to the adjacent sidewalk on the east side of Bathurst?

    Kevin H asked 2 months ago

    Thanks for the question Kevin. This part of the design has not been finalized yet and a connection at the SE corner of the property is still under consideration..

  • Share Can you send me the video link please. It does not appear the current link has the video on Facebook Share Can you send me the video link please. It does not appear the current link has the video on Twitter Share Can you send me the video link please. It does not appear the current link has the video on Linkedin Email Can you send me the video link please. It does not appear the current link has the video link

    Can you send me the video link please. It does not appear the current link has the video

    Dave asked 2 months ago

    Hi Dave,

    The video is available on the left side of this page under video and can also be viewed here.

  • Share I hope that the big landmark tree won’t be touched on Facebook Share I hope that the big landmark tree won’t be touched on Twitter Share I hope that the big landmark tree won’t be touched on Linkedin Email I hope that the big landmark tree won’t be touched link

    I hope that the big landmark tree won’t be touched

    Janet asked 3 months ago

    Hi Janet, while the design has not yet been finalized, one of the guiding principles for the project is to work around existing trees where possible and avoid unnecessary impacts. The 60% design has been able to avoid impacts to the landmark tree, and we will continue to do our best to carry that through the final design.

  • Share I would love to know what wildlife enhancing features are planned - i.e. turtle nesting habitat, meadow restoration for grassland birds, etc. on Facebook Share I would love to know what wildlife enhancing features are planned - i.e. turtle nesting habitat, meadow restoration for grassland birds, etc. on Twitter Share I would love to know what wildlife enhancing features are planned - i.e. turtle nesting habitat, meadow restoration for grassland birds, etc. on Linkedin Email I would love to know what wildlife enhancing features are planned - i.e. turtle nesting habitat, meadow restoration for grassland birds, etc. link

    I would love to know what wildlife enhancing features are planned - i.e. turtle nesting habitat, meadow restoration for grassland birds, etc.

    M asked 3 months ago

    While the design has not yet been finalized, considerations are being given to basking logs, bat boxes, bird boxes, insect walls, butterfly boxes, pollinator plantings, and various tree and shrub species..

  • Share Thanks for sending the link to the video. The video image was small while the audio of Mr. Martin was garbled and he was not using a pointer for his slides. So can you please advise when the slide deck will be posted and where. Thanks on Facebook Share Thanks for sending the link to the video. The video image was small while the audio of Mr. Martin was garbled and he was not using a pointer for his slides. So can you please advise when the slide deck will be posted and where. Thanks on Twitter Share Thanks for sending the link to the video. The video image was small while the audio of Mr. Martin was garbled and he was not using a pointer for his slides. So can you please advise when the slide deck will be posted and where. Thanks on Linkedin Email Thanks for sending the link to the video. The video image was small while the audio of Mr. Martin was garbled and he was not using a pointer for his slides. So can you please advise when the slide deck will be posted and where. Thanks link

    Thanks for sending the link to the video. The video image was small while the audio of Mr. Martin was garbled and he was not using a pointer for his slides. So can you please advise when the slide deck will be posted and where. Thanks

    Jake ea asked 3 months ago

    Hi Jake - the slides are now available under 'presentations' or by clicking here.

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