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By Mat Barrett

Nipawin Council

Nipawin Council talks facility closures, geotechnical investigation at regular meeting

Apr 15, 2020 | 9:53 AM

The Town of Nipawin held their Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday discussing multiple topics by video.

A couple major discussion points were the possible closure of local recreational facilities, and a report received by the town regarding land conditions on Coventry Crescent.

Recreation Facilities

There was a motion table at the meeting regarding the town’s recreation facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely the Pool at Central Park, the Playfields, and Playgrounds. The motion talked about the closure of those facilities for the months of May and June to follow the Provincial Government’s recommendations.

Chief Financial Officer Lesley Richer said the motion was asked to be discussed at the committee level, leading it to be brought to council on Tuesday.

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Councilor Geoff Stewart was vocally against the motion stating that it may be “jumping the gun.” That led to discussion between council, and the ultimate removal of the motion from the table.

“But I guess just the discussion progressed and decided to just at this meeting, not make that motion,” Richer said. “And just see what the provincial government has as far as their regulations.”

Mayor Rennie Harper said it’s possible this could be revisited at a later date, but for now those facilities will remain closed on an until further notice basis.

Coventry Crescent Geotechnical Investigation

Another topic of conversation at the meeting on Tuesday was the report conducted by Ground Engineering Ltd. regarding land at Coventry Crescent in the town.

Previously on lots at Coventry Crescent, builders had used a thickened edge slab to build attached garages, something that is relatively cheaper to do. However, the report found that doing so will not be the best option going forward according to Land Planning Advisor and Development Officer Jeff Hrinkiw.

“Unfortunately, we found out that we have high silt content right at the surface,” he said. “So it’s best that we recommend that people build according to what ground conditions are on the site.”

Possible new ways to build on those lots are frost walls, or screw piles with grade beam. Both are more expensive than a thickened edge slab, but using those on that type of soil will help increase the buildings useful life.

Hrinkiw said about 80 lots will ultimately be affected by the findings of the report.

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