Man-made lake coming to Reston
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This article was published 16/09/2018 (2687 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The RM of Pipestone is ready to dive in on the construction of a man-made lake in the Town of Reston.
“We currently have no swimming facility,” said Tanis Chalmers, the RM of Pipestone’s manager of economic development. “We were looking for something that was unique for the area and also an affordable option.”
The project will cost approximately $340,000. Tender has been awarded and construction on the lake will begin in the next few weeks.
It has received $250,000 in funding from the RM of Pipestone Council and $50,000 from the Province of Manitoba Community Places Program.
A stipulation that construction be completed by March was included in the grant from the provincial government.
The RM of Pipestone Recreation Development Committee is continuing fundraising efforts to cover the remaining $40,000. Anything raised on top of the $40,000 will be used to help alleviate the funds provided by the RM of Pipestone, Chalmers said.
Sponsorship packages and donation opportunities are available, and those interested can contact the municipal office.
As part of promoting donations, the committee is hosting a bucket of sand fundraiser, where for $100 you can purchase a “bucket of sand” to go toward the construction of the lake.
The construction of the lake is part of the RM of Pipestone Phase 2 recreation development area.
When construction is completed, the lake wil be about 226 feet in diameter and feature a floating dock.
The lake will be surrounded by activities, including the Reston campground, golf course and spray park.
“We are hoping that people will utilize the recreation facility, not just for the general population, but for the surrounding area,” Chalmers said.
She said that the man-made lake offers a host of opportunities for those in the community, those looking for a week of camping and those looking for a day trip, helping to boost tourism in the area.
“We’re hoping that people who are coming to the area, maybe they’ll go to some of our businesses (as well),” Chalmers said.
The creation of a swimming area has been an topic of discussion for the past three decades, Chalmers said.
As of now, the closest swimming facilities are a half-hour drive away from Reston.
It was decided a man-made lake would be created because it offered a more affordable option in comparison to the creation of a pool.
Without having the lifeguard and mechanical equipment instalation and maintenence, a man-made lake is significantly cheaper then a pool, Chalmers said.
The lake can also offer year-round activities for families with the potential opportunity for ice skating in the winter.
“There’s been talk of having other events there as well,” Chalmers said.
“Some communities have done outdoor curling and outdoor crokinole on ice, those kind of things. There are lots of options for this facility.”
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