A study prepared by Reid Crowther and Partners, Engineers and Planners; Hilderman Feir Witty and Associates, Landscape Architects and Planners; Clifton Associates Limited, Geotechnical Engineers; and Weins and Associates, Architects, for the City of Moose Jaw and the Department of Urban Affairs, Province of Saskatchewan.
The purpose of the study was to set forth guidelines and long-range concepts intended to maximize Wakamow Valley's recreational potential while minimizing flood damage. Specific objectives for the City and the Province included: (1) minimizing flood damage by ensuring that occupancy of the Moose Jaw River floodplain was limited to extensive, low-value uses, with extensive high-value uses located in the least flood-prone areas; (2) further developing and maintaining the Moose Jaw River Valley in the vicinity of Moose Jaw as an outdoor recreation area providing a variety of year-round, family-oriented activities; (3) integrating the expansion of the provincial Wild Animal Park with other planned developments in the Valley; (4) ensuring that the heritage aspects of the Valley were recognized and enhanced; (5) maintaining a significant amount of the Valley's natural habitat in a manner consistent with the above objectives; and (6) providing for the active involvement of local voluntary organizations in implementing specific components of the master plan.
The study contains chapters covering study objectives and process; human history; environmental characteristics; recreation analysis and demand; development concepts; facilities design; implementation strategy and policies; phasing; and recommendations.
