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Weston committee reviews disc‑golf basket repairs, chains and pipeline access; staff to return with cost estimates
Summary
Committee heard an update on disc‑golf course maintenance: staff are evaluating refinishing existing baskets versus buying new ones, seeking higher‑quality galvanized chains, and coordinating with the pipeline owner for access. Staff expects to return with cost estimates next month.
The Parks Committee received an update on disc‑golf course maintenance and access. Staff reported limited progress on court improvements and said they are working to balance refinishing existing baskets with the option of purchasing new baskets, while also securing appropriate chains and access permissions near a pipeline.
Why it matters: Disc‑golf is a community recreation amenity; replacing baskets or chains affects playability and ongoing maintenance budgets. Work near an underground pipeline requires coordination with the pipeline owner and correct materials to meet safety and durability standards.
Details from the meeting Staff said they have pulled three baskets at a time for refinishing to keep the course playable and obtained a quote for sandblasting and powder coating (about $125 per basket for refinishing). Used baskets are available at roughly $375 each; staff estimated replacement-chain costs at about $100 per basket but said they have not yet sourced a high-quality true-galvanized chain supplier. Staff also reported donated surveying/aerial mapping from a contact and that the local pipeline owner (TC Energy, formerly TransCanada/Energir pipeline referenced in the packet) must be on site for any work near the pipeline; staff are coordinating to identify access points and pipeline depths before proceeding.
Staff indicated they will return with a complete cost estimate at the next monthly meeting so the committee can decide whether to refinish or replace baskets and how many to buy.
Clarifying details - Basket refinishing: approximate cost $125 per basket for sandblasting and powder coat. - Replacement baskets: used options found at about $375 each; staff will compare total lifecycle cost to refinishing. - Chain replacement: preliminary estimate ~ $100 per basket for higher‑quality chain; staff still seeking suppliers of true galvanized chain rather than dipped chain. - Pipeline coordination: TC Energy (pipeline owner) must inspect and provide pipeline depth and material constraints prior to excavation or other near‑pipeline work.
Speakers included in this article - Jess (staff member handling parks maintenance) - Pete Hoover (mentioned as inspecting baskets) - Justin (staff member assisting with site visits)
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Provenance Topic intro: RFC update on disc golf improvements; topic finish: staff expected to return with cost estimate next month.
