Ponoka residents are invited to stop by the town’s booth at the Ponoka Trade Show on April 11 and 12 to offer input and ideas on a conceptual design for a new Civic Plaza in downtown Ponoka.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the project, watch a video showcasing the Civic Plaza design, and provide feedback via a survey.
“There has been a lot of interest expressed by Ponoka residents over the years for a community gathering space in downtown Ponoka,” said Sandra Lund, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Ponoka. “We are excited to launch the design process for the proposed Civic Plaza and to invite community input on this project.”
The current conceptual design for the new Civic Plaza includes the following features:
- Water fountains
- Landscaped gathering and seating areas with benches and picnic tables
- Public washrooms
- Bike racks
- Greenspace
- Lighting
- Waste receptacles
The proposed Civic Plaza aligns with council’s strategic priorities of investing in town infrastructure and building a vibrant community. The development of the proposed Civic Plaza is based on recommendations in the Town of Ponoka’s Downtown Action Plan.
Once public input is gathered on the conceptual design, the Town of Ponoka will create a more detailed design based on the feedback received.
Construction of the new Civic Plaza will depend on future consideration and approval of the facility design, location, and budget by town council.
If you are unable to attend the Ponoka Trade Show, you can also watch the video and provide input online at LetsTalkPonoka.ca.
The Civic Plaza survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and public engagement will remain open until Sunday, June 1.
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