Developments imminent for Lakewood of Strathmore
By John Watson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ewood of Strathmore is announcing further developments of water, sewer, and plumbing services within the neighbourhood.
Additionally, construction will be taking place for the access road coming on to the west side of the community.
“It is going to be a whole new access point to the community. The current access will become secondary and the new road, which will be the west boundary road, will be then eventually connect to Wildflower,” said Scott Silva, director of sales and marketing for Lakewood of Strathmore. “That will be the new access point for not only residents, but in the interim it will be our construction access, and then eventually it will be the full-time access once everything is built.”
At this point in time, Silva said he does not anticipate any interruptions to existing services for the already operational community of Lakewood. However, should any disruptions occur, direct contact with residents will be made to advise them.
Silva added Lakewood staff will go so far as to knock on doors and be in direct contact with residents should it become necessary or if urgent messages need to be delivered.
“With everything starting in May, it will probably carry on through May and be done here into June. Then, that is when you are going to start to see all the roads and sidewalks start up there into June and July, and then you will start to see, anticipated, all the shallow services as well go in,” he said. “Everything, of course, is on an anticipated schedule based on mother nature and obviously construction timelines. Right now, we have got everything lining up quite well. The ground had to dry up a little bit, but it is good.”
Operating on the side of caution, Silva wished not to overestimate or anticipate the development schedule, particularly with consideration of broad economics, ongoing tariffs with the US, and the Canadian federal election.
Regarding engagement with homebuyers within the community, he said Lakewood of Strathmore has seen positive responses to ongoing developments and local activities.
“Even as far as our events for example, we have got another $50,000 giveaway coming up here starting in May that will finish in June where we will have somebody, just like last year, roll the dice for a chance to win,” said Silva. “You are (also) going to see a lot of blooming in Lakewood. You are going to see some new grass seed going in, you are going to see a rejuvenation of the community, you are going to see our parks coming alive again.”
More information about local updates and ongoing community developments are publicly available through the Lakewood of Strathmore website.