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Cole Harbour Place
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The Cole Harbour Place & The Community The community of Cole Harbour- Westphal and areas Are expanding rapidly with current populations making the community the fifth largest in Nova Scotia. It is felt that this is the time to begin to expand the cultural and recreational opportunities afforded to its citizens. There seemed no question that a second ice surface would be required, especially as the present ice plant is sized to accommodate it. This as a point of departure, the authors of this Report and their consultants set out to determine which other activities are most needed in the community. Natural Environment The site has some very specific advantages which the building must reinforce. The wooded area to the rear of the Scotia Stadium should not be encroached upon unless this proves entirely unavoidable. The nature trail which winds its way through the forest should not be interrupted by the new development. Indeed, the complex could serve to reinforce its usage as a fitness and walking trail. Another site advantage is the brook which runs beside the Stadium. Clearly there are a number of approaches which one might take, but the aritects would suggest either that the site development occur away from the brook so as to preserve it, or that the development use the brook as a feature element. In no case,should the brook simply be put in a pipe and built upon. Site Development Analysis The site of the present Scotia Stadium, located on Forest Hills Drive, serves as an ideal force for the communities of Cole Harbour and Westjth’al. Not only is the site very prominent, but its location in the park setting is very beautiful. The new community centre must not only take advantage of its prime site, but must’ also enhance the natural quality of this park setting. Each component of the facility has specific siting concerns which are addressed, However, before trying to deal with these concerns, the architects established a set of site planning guidelines dealing with the issues of vehicular access, parking, natural environment and site amenities. A Planning and Development Committee was structured at the Foundation general meeting held on December 1, 1955, and after consideration of the above guidelines the following priorities were arrived at which would govern the determination of the phasing of the project: (A) Meet the present demonstrated need. (B) Address the need for maximum community usage. (c) Address community wishes. (D) Plan for maximum early monetary return. The Cole Harbour-Westphal and MD Area Culture and Recreation Foundation History * Founded during 1900’s, The purpose of the Foundation was to develop a plan for improved cultural and recreational facilities in the Cole Harbour-Westphal communities. It was intended that the facilities would also serve residents of surrounding areas who currently do not have such amenities. * In-order to ensure an organized and cost effective approach, it was agreed at the beginning to engage professional consultants to provide programming services which led to a report providing a detailed Building Program. * The programming study was developed following discussions with community organizations, recreation groups, area residents and a number of Nova Scotia professionals engaged in the culture and recreation fields. * The site chosen for the new facilities following the programming study was the current Scotia Stadium location on Forest Bills Drive. This location has more than adequate land area which is already designated as a Park and Institutional Area. * From the outset, certain community aspirations were very clear. * The existing Scotia Stadium was constructed in 1975 to serve the recreational needs of the new communities of Cole Harbour and Westphal. It serves as the focal point of the town centre, situated as it is on Forest Hills Drive between the two high schools. It can be considered as being a central point for the communities of Cole Harbour and Westphal. * The construction costs which are outlined in detail in this Summary indicated costs well beyond the scope of the community to provide when considered as a total program. * The Foundation Executive has therefore developed a Phase I program which is to include a rink, swimming pool, community and fitness facilities, requiring a total budget of money. This Phase I program would be expanded to include the theater component if Federal Government funding can be made available for such a facility. Recreation *- Hockey, Figure skating and other ice activities. *- Recreational and Competitive swimming. *- Social and community activities including community meetings, dances, receptions, etc. *- Fitness related activities *- Performing Arts *- Curling Transportation at Cole Harbor Place There are several Metro Transit buses that travel from Cole Harbour Place to various other parts of Dartmouth and Halifax. See Also
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