Agreed. That would be the perfect spot for an urban beach. The hairpin turn just after Stanley Park is the current urban beach area, but it gets crowded, and would be nice to have another one.
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UrbanWarrior
Senior Member
It’s also not even a beach, I’m talking about a sand beach, replenished every 3 or so years. It’s a pretty big investment, but a massive public benefit.
konradiical
Active Member
Speaking about beaches, I wonder if the Calgary River Wave Park will ever become reality. It is a very cool project
CalgaryTiger
Senior Member
There's a much bigger effort for that section of the river. The city presented a winning plan but it is unfunded.
konradiical
Active Member
While I'm not in economics, but I don't see how $10 million is a lot in the grand scheme for the city for a project they say will generate 2-6 mil a year in spending. In 3 years it would pay itself back, that seems fast. I dont see how the city would have a big issue spending the money.
darwink
Senior Member
So it doesn't generate $2-6 million in government revenue so the picture is a bit jaundiced.
That doesn't mean it is a bad project. It in fact is a great project.
I think the cost estimate is a bit low too, probably at least 1.5x
Anyways, I think it is surprising the project hasn't got traction from the municipal government.
badc0ffee
Active Member
That money would obviously be better spent to push the green line 20-30 metres further into Ogden.