In 2007, the Town of Oakville identified that the west shore of Oakville Harbour and adjacent parks needed updates and improvements. A master plan was developed through consultation with residents and stakeholders, and Council approved the final plan in 2009. The master plan covers a significant waterfront area and makes specific recommendations for Shipyard Park, Tannery Park, Walker Street Promenade and Waterworks Park.
In 2012, Town Council approved funding for the first of four phases to implement the master plan.
Watch the pre-recorded video presentation, or review the presentations slides below to learn more about the proposed plans for the final phase of the Oakville Harbour West Shore Rehabilitation Project (Shipyard Park).
Email your feedback to staff at oakvilleharbour-ph4@oakville.ca by December 20, 2024.
Lakeshore Road West and Forsythe Street
Project Area: 2.3 hectares (5.4 acres) Phase 4 area
Classification: Destination Park (waterfront)
Ward 2
Phase 4 of the Oakville Harbour redevelopment resides within Shipyard Park. The works run from the Lakeshore Road West bridge southward towards the Oakville Yacht Squadron building with connections to the previously completed phases.
Improvements include:
Construction is expected to start in fall 2025 (subject to Council budget approval).
In preparation for the redevelopment of Shipyard Park, the seawall needed to be raised above the 100-year flood elevation. The existing concrete block seawall was replaced with a steel sheet pile wall from the existing boat launch, northwards to the limit of the Lakeshore Road bridge.
Work on the seawall was completed in winter 2024.
