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 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 about 1 month 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 24 days 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 about 1 month ago

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

  • Share How much is this project expected to cost and who will be paying? on Facebook Share How much is this project expected to cost and who will be paying? on Twitter Share How much is this project expected to cost and who will be paying? on Linkedin Email How much is this project expected to cost and who will be paying? link

    How much is this project expected to cost and who will be paying?

    Gordon Prentice asked about 1 month ago

    Hi Gordon: the project is currently in the design phase, and the budget has not yet been finalized. The project is expected to be funded through multiple sources, including Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s various offset funding programs, Development Charges, the Town’s Stormwater Charge, and through a prior agreement, the trail will be provided by Marianneville Developments Limited. In addition, the Town is exploring applications to available Provincial and other funding sources to further offset the cost. 

  • Share Why can't the stormwater ponds be filled in? on Facebook Share Why can't the stormwater ponds be filled in? on Twitter Share Why can't the stormwater ponds be filled in? on Linkedin Email Why can't the stormwater ponds be filled in? link

    Why can't the stormwater ponds be filled in?

    Gordon Prentice asked about 1 month ago

    Hi Gordon, thanks for your questions. The two ponds provide stormwater storage and some quality treatment for the neighbouring subdivision. Filling in these ponds would increase damage and the risk of floods downstream during storms and snow melt events by removing upstream stormwater storage capacity. 

  • Share When will the video recording of the public zoom meeting be available and where will it be posted on Facebook Share When will the video recording of the public zoom meeting be available and where will it be posted on Twitter Share When will the video recording of the public zoom meeting be available and where will it be posted on Linkedin Email When will the video recording of the public zoom meeting be available and where will it be posted link

    When will the video recording of the public zoom meeting be available and where will it be posted

    Jake ea asked about 1 month ago

    Hi Jake, the video has now been posted under the 'videos' section, linked here: Videos | Future Improvements for 320 Alex Donor Drive | Hey Newmarket 

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