David Lam Park Extension Opens
with Pancakes in the Park!

May 20, 2003 (No. 26) - Phase IIA of David Lam Park, also called the "Extension," will officially be opened at 10:45 am on Saturday, May 24th by Park Board Chair Heather Deal, Deputy Mayor Anne Roberts, President and CEO of Concord Pacific, Terry Hui and former BC Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Dr. David Lam, OC, OBC. The $1.5 million project includes tennis and basketball courts, plazas, a large playground and a new section of the seawall walkway. The public is invited to the opening celebration. Music by Dragon River, crafts, face painting, pancakes and more will be part of the festivities. The public is also invited to try out the new sports courts.

Pancakes in the Park!
10:00 am - 12 Noon
Saturday - May 24, 2003
David Lam Park (foot of Homer Street at Pacific Boulevard)

David Lam Park is a 10 acre park of active and passive spaces located between the False Creek waterfront and Pacific Boulevard and is bounded by Davie Street and Homer Mews on the east and west. The construction of the park is part of the overall development plan of the Concord Pacific Group. The park was named for David Lam, an outstanding British Columbian, who served for 6 years as BC's Lieutenant Governor. Phase I of the park, comprised of 6 acres, was completed in 1995. It includes a child play area, grass playing field, plaza and waterfront walkway. Phase II, the construction of the salt water pump station, washrooms and surrounding plaza at the corner of Pacific and Homer Mews, was completed in 2000.

The next phase will see the last portion of the site, with horticultural displays and additional walkways, added to the park at its westernmost edge. This project will be completed in tandem with that of the adjacent Concord Pacific residences. The total cost of the park development is $6 million.

For further information please contact: Joyce Courtney, Manager of Communications
604-257-8699.

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