The installation of Phase 1 of “Willow Square” has begun. The paving stones arrived from Stonelink on Friday, October 14, and were off-loaded to the parking lot/ garbage transfer site across from the clubhouse. Only the area directly in front of the WIA clubhouse (Phase 1) is to be completed at this time.

Excavation began on the following Monday, and the whole process will take about two weeks, weather permitting. After the removal of the old sidewalks and the top foot of soil, the area is being filled and proper drainage established. Next, comes the pouring of the concrete bed for the pebble mosaic, and when that has set, the laying of the 12’ diameter mosaic. The 27 pieces were packed up and will be moved to the site with the assistance of Warren Hoselton and his crew.

After the mosaic has been laid, the paving stones surrounding it will be put down. On the east side of the square, the pavers will meet the existing sidewalk. On the other three sides there will be landscaping, to be planted in the spring. There will be paved pathways accessing the bowling green on one side and the concrete sidewalk to the ramp on the other.

The contractors that we have hired for the excavation and laying of the stones, Massimo and Tony, are very experienced and very keen on the whole project.

Thanks to your continuing support and financial contributions, this project is actually happening!  For daily updates and photos, please visit the blog at www.torontoislandmosaic.blogspot.com for daily updates and photos.

Kathleen Doody, Jerry Englar, Penny Lawler
Photo: Julia Pepler