🚧 Construction Update: May
Construction is well underway at Mulock Park. We are now in the “earth moving” stage.
Here’s what’s happening on the site:
The topsoil will be temporarily removed from construction areas so we can install utilities, shape the land and create the park’s features. All topsoil temporarily removed will be stockpiled and re-instated at the end of the project to support the final grass and plantings.
Utilities and underground servicing installation, including storm drains, watermains, and electrical duct banks.
Construction vehicle traffic may increase on Yonge and Mulock. Dump trucks will be delivering gravel, pipe and materials to the site.
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Creation of the parking lot on Mulock Drive. This may include temporary sidewalk closures for the safety of travellers. All closures will be clearly signed at Yonge Street and Double Tree Lane, directing pedestrians and cyclists to the sidewalk on the south side of Mulock Drive.
This parking lot will include approximately 40 spaces with a larger parking lot (200 spaces) created in the hydro corridor to balance the community’s need for parking and desire to keep the park natural.
Geothermal duct bank installation. This includes buried pipes on the Great Lawn to create a geothermal system to heat and cool many of the buildings on the site (learn more about environmental initiatives).
The Town of Newmarket has heard a strong desire from our community members to open Mulock Park at the earliest possible date. To help keep on schedule and get ahead in case of potential inclement weather, our contractor may work selected Saturdays starting in late May. Saturday work hours will be limited to 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 pm. While the Town is working with our contractors to minimize noise and vibration, neighbours may notice some truck traffic and construction noise.
We are building a park with spectacular gardens and landscaping throughout. Planting is one of the last things you do to finish a landscaping project. Fun fact – the Mulock family would often hold festivities around the peak of their peonies blooming. The white peonies have been dug up and are safely stored in a nursery to be transplanted at the park.
We can’t wait to bring this park to life for the community!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Town at info@newmarket.ca(External link) or call 905-895-5193.
Stay tuned for more updates as the project progresses!
Are you a neighbour of the park? We’d like to add you to our neighbourhood email database for park updates. Simply email mulockproperty@newmarket.ca,(External link) provide your home address and ask to be added. Thank you for your patience while we build this exciting project!
