Toronto Sugar Wharf Condominiums (Phase 2) | 283.6m | 85s | Menkes | a—A

Hydroseed spraying today:

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DSC said:
Question: Why use turf on some sections and hydro-sprayed seed on others? @Northern Light , please illuminate us!
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Let's start by asking/answering Why Hydroseed?

Answer: Cost - it's about 2/3 cheaper than sod, all other things being equal.

So why not hydroseed everything?

Answer: Hydroseeding will not give you an instant lawn, especially not in winter......it takes several weeks, in spring-like weather. Hydroseeding does carry some additional risks, as with any seeding program, it can be more subject to erosion risk on slopes (this is mitigated by putting mulch in the slurry that has adherent properties), and there is also a risk of geese eating your lawn before it even sprouts!

Also, hydroseeding is often not warrantied by the industry, where sod usually is covered.

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Summary:

Hydroseeding is cheaper, but slower, and slightly higher in risk.

Sod is instant lawn with better guarantees, but a lot more $$$

Looking at the pattern.......this is just my guess..........It looks like they went for sod on the busier roads/sides for instant gratification, and hydroseeded the balance.
 
DSC said:
Question: Why use turf on some sections and hydro-sprayed seed on others? @Northern Light , please illuminate us!
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I was very curious too and started googling. Both sod and hydroseeding both seem to want warmer temperatures. Imagine that. Maybe they hit a warmer day today?

I guess they are checking the box that the park is done and we’ll fix it in the spring? (Maybe….) I’m curious how much more work they can do before the cold/snow. Are they laying asphalt tomorrow? 😊
 
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Hydroseeding appears to be used on the north end closer to the rest of the development, where it isn't likely to be as critical in how long it will take hold.
 
Tuscani01 said:
No fountain, but there will be tennis courts in that dirt patch closest to Queens Quay.
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Exciting if true, but on second thought…
Looks like they’d fit 2 courts max, it would likely be as busy as the community centre across the street. Probably unpredictable winds as well 😓
 
rdaner said:
I believe that this parcel is being turned over to the City in a condition to allow it to commission and build a park so it will be very basic similar to what was done at Sterling and Perth.
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Tennis Courts are not a 'base condition' element.

It appears that we are getting the 'simple' design here, at least for the next several years.
 
Tuscani01 said:
It’s going to be asphalt paving.
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Just to say here, asphalt paving should not be acceptable in any park except as a cycle path/track or a driveway.

Not everything need be granite, but we can do better than asphalt in just about any park, and certainly one in such a prominent location.
 
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