Ottawa is all set to see two new public parks on Chaudière Island after the Planning Committee today waived a City requirement for parkland dedication for Zibi Ontario – the ongoing redevelopment of lands formerly occupied by the Domtar paper mill.
Pangishimo Park, named after the Algonquin word for sunset, is to be completed by spring 2021 on west end of the island. Mokahan Park, named after the Algonquin word for sunrise, will be built on the island’s east end by next fall.
A waiver to the Parkland Dedication By-law is needed as the National Capital Commission will ultimately own and maintain these parks and facilities. The approved agreement stipulates that, barring any future increase in density, the City would not require any parkland dedication or cash-in-lieu of parkland for the development.
SOURCE City of Ottawa
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