Rotary Duck Pond

The Rotary Club of Portage la Prairie has been a part of Portage la Prairie since 1950 and has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in community involvement.

• Some of the many community projects over the years:

• Rotary Housing Project• Rotary Park on the Island• Basketball Court at La Verendrye School• Rotary Room at Stride Place - $100,000 commitment• Rotary Republic Park - $50,000 commitment• Outdoor Score Clock at PCI• Sound System at BDO Community Centre• Also many local international projects

What:

Rejuvenation of an existing community space for the enjoyment of all citizens and guests to Portage la Prairie. Utilizing the Club’s assets and volunteers along with Partners to take on a larger project that will benefit the community for years to come.

When:

Proposed start date May 2020 – In phases as resources permit

Why:

To create a quiet/serene walking and sitting area. Improve a community asset where one can enjoy the peacefulness. Where family/wedding pictures can be taken in an incredible backdrop.

Where:

The existing Duck Pond at Island Park

Comparison of “Back in the day” and Current Condition

The club is committed to working with a local design company to help develop the plans and the project management. Keep the natural feel and look.

Rough Conceptual Plan

More rough detailed design

Looking North – Elevation Drawing -Waterfall

Looking South – Elevation Drawing –Deck & Wall

Bump Out – Elevation Drawing

Zone 1:

Waterfall:

• No Infrastructure changes• Materials/Rock Shelf $5000• Fencing $2000• Plantings $1000• Labour $2000• Low Spotlights/Install/Labor $1000• Lamp posts (5) $15000

Zone 2

Plantings

• Labour to remove existing foliage $1000• Compost $2000• Shrubs & Perennials/Plantings $1000

Zone 3:

Grass Area:

• Compost $2000• Seed $500• Labor $1000• Brick Edging $500

Zone 4

Plantings

• Labour to remove existing foliage $1000• Compost $2000• Shrubs & Perennials/Plantings $1000

Zone 5

Pebble Beach

• Fill Material/Pea Gravel $2500• Labor $1000

Zone 6: (same as Zone 2)

Plantings

• Labour to remove existing foliage $1000• Compost $2000• Shrubs & Perennials/Plantings $1000

Zone 7: (same as Zone 3)Grass Area:

• Compost $2000• Seed $500• Labor $1000• Brick Edging $500

Zone 8: (same as Zone 4)

Plantings

• Labour to remove existing foliage $1000• Compost $2000• Shrubs & Perennials/Plantings $1000

Zone 9 (same as zone 5)

Pebble Beach

• Fill Material/Pea Gravel $2500• Labor $1000

Zone 10:

South Retaining Wall (divider)

• 5 walls – 6’ high• Stacking Stones - $12000• Labour $3000• Fill/leveling/engineering $2000

Zone 11:

Stationary Dock:

• 40x20• Piles• Steps – 20’ Wide• Engineering

• $30,0000

Zone 12:

Pergola:

• 20’x15’• Interior built in seating• Lighting on corners

$7500

Zone 13:

Bump out:

• Fill and settlement $5000

Zone 14: (same as zone 13)

Bump out:

• Fill and settlement $5000

Zone 15:

Sitting Area

• Pod/Built in chess/checkers tables

• $15000

Total Est Project Price:• Zone 1 - $26000• Zone 2 - $4000• Zone 3 - $4000• Zone 4 - $4000• Zone 5 - $3500• Zone 6 - $4000• Zone 7 - $4000• Zone 8 - $4000• Zone 9 - $3500• Zone 10 - $17000• Zone 11 - $30000• Zone 12 - $7500• Zone 13 - $5000• Zone 14 - $5000• Zone 15 - $15000

Total Project Price $136,500

Total Est Project Price: (2)

Zones - $136,500

8 more lampposts - $24000Sprinkler System - $15000Fee’s $3000Signage $1500Misc $5000

Total Estimated Completed Project Price $185,000

Funding:

Reserve Funds for Major Community Project $5,000Existing Rotary Funds $21,500In Kind Services and Labour $35,000Repurposing (Lamp posts reduction) $13,000Grants $20,000Sponsorship $25,000Future Fundraising $65,500

City Participation:

• Permission to name the area “Rotary Duck Pond”

• Permission to allow appropriate sponsor support signage

• Contributing in kind resources when available: i.e. Water, Administration Expertise, Compost

• Permission to physically alter the pond

• Ask for City letter of support when seeking grants