🥾Boots on the Ground: What's happening on the property?

• Creating systems to protect trees
• Wrapping up design fieldwork
• Conducting soil investigations
• Selection of an architect firm to design the house for its future use.

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Boots on the Ground

• Creating systems to protect the trees: The Town is committed to picking a design that protects as many trees as possible, and replaces what is removed. Our arbourists are wrapping up a comprehensive tree hazard assessment (TRAQ). This framework systematically assesses tree condition, identifies potentially at-risk trees, and plans for their protection or replacement. Plus, we're looking to use the wood from any trees that are removed in the decor, art and landscape!
  
  
• Wrapping up design fieldwork: The Town is conducting various investigations for site approvals required by different levels of government. As part of this work, we are taking measures to protect the trees. Some trees already slated for removal due to their condition and location may be impacted early, and we are working to minimize the number.
  
  
• Conducting soil investigations: To assist in finalizing design of foundations and retaining walls, you may have noted a drilling rig on-site to conduct additional geotechnical investigations. These are soil investigations to confirm the strength, water content, and other characteristics of the earth as part of design.

And behind the scenes from the design desk:

• Mulock House Architect Selected: the Town of Newmarket has completed an open competition to select an architect for the final “adaptive re-use” of the Mulock House. Adaptive Re-Use means we are adapting the current, historical home to fit modern building requirements and create a space that can be used for various types of programs. We are excited that +VG Architects have been selected to work with Town staff to design the renovation of the Mulock House. +VG is a GTA-based firm with extensive experience in creating beautiful spaces that blend historical character and modern function. The Mulock House design team is already working closely with the park design team and our partners including the Art Gallery of Ontario. Construction is expected to be complete so that the Mulock House opens together with Mulock Park in 2025.