Company Overview

INTRODUCTION TO WOOD BAY CONSULTING GROUP

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Experience, vision and a long-standing commitment to our clients have enabled Wood Bay to design and build on the principle that "anything is possible" in the recreation/theme park and entertainment industry.

Today this dedicated group of professional architects, landscape architects, engineers and market/financial staff, work out of offices in Western Canada and the United States (head office in Edmonton). Wood Bay has grown with a commitment to professional development and design excellence. Our unique combination of technical and artistic talents combined with the application of state-of-the-art technology makes it possible to transform the most brilliant idea into a realistic design solution.

The comprehensive range of professional services Wood Bay offers is a direct result of our commitment to the industry and approach to blending creative design with operational requirements. Wood Bay staff have turned concept into reality in themed entertainment projects from the deserts of Egypt to the Old West landscape of Wyoming and the Rocky Mountains of Canada. Wood Say's considerable experience encompasses a broad range of projects in such areas as theme park conceptual and detailed design, hotel and resort plans, marketing and financial forecasting, and management strategies.

The integrity of Wood Bay Consulting Group is evident today not only in the strength of its creative concepts and designs, but in its consistent and enduring commitment to its clients.

Company Information

Additional Details

Legal Name: Wood Bay Consulting Group Limited

Number of Employees: 5

Total Sales ($CDN): $100,000 - $200,000

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Services

• Engineering

  ENGINEERING Site Planning and Analysis Economic Evaluation and Assessment Community Layout

  • Topographic Survey

  Water Treatment and Distribution Sewage Treatment and Collection Drainage Analysis and Design Road Design (roads, streets; parking) Tender Documents and Specification Preparation Contract Administration and Construction Management Resident Services Project Management

• Environmental Analysis And Resource Assessment

  ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND RESOURCE ASSESSMENT BASELINE RESOURCE STUDIES

  • Field Surveys Involving Vegetation Sampling and Classification
  • Field Surveys Involving Soil Sampling and Classification
  • Classification and Clarification of Climatic Regions
  • Landform Interpretation
  • Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classification Incorporating

  Climate, Landforms, Solid and Vegetation Data

  • Air-Photo Interpretation and Resource Mapping

  RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND PLANS

  • Tree Growth Capability Evaluations
  • Agricultural Capability Evaluations
  • Recreation Capability Evaluations
  • Renewable Resource Surveys
  • Development of Ecological Analysis Systems

  Resource Surveys, Impact Analyses and Capability Assessments (terrestrial and aquatic)

  Identification and Assessment of Potential Environmental Hazards

  ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

  Flood Impact Assessments of Lake and Riverine Shorelines on Urban / Non-urban Environments

  Integrated Natural Resource Data Base Developments

  • Assessment of Linear Developments (Utilities, Highways, Power

  lines)

  • Evaluation and Site Monitoring of Environmental Impacts on

  Vegetation and Soils

  Recommendations of Restoration / Revegetation of Damaged or Disturbed Landscapes

  Lakes, Reservoirs; Rivers and Streams; Shoreline Impact and Capability Assessments

  Visual Impact Assessments

• Financial And Market Analysis / Marketing Strategy

  FINANCIAL AND MARKET ANALYSIS / MARKETING STRATEGY FINANCIAL STUDIES Involving financial evaluations and planning of manufacturing, industrial, commercial and tourism-specific projects:

  • Financial Feasibility Evaluations

  Financial Statements and Projections (Pro forma income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements)

  Comprehensive Business Plans

  Cost-Benefit Analyses

  Economic Impact Evaluations Preparation of Funding Assistance Packages Program Evaluations

  MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

  Involvement in marketing analyses concerning both existing and proposed new tourism attractions. Includes:

  • Questionnaire Survey Design and Analysis
  • Identification of Market Characteristics, Current Trends and

  Expenditure Patterns

  • Development of Comprehensive Visitor / User Profiles
  • State-of-the-Art Market Research Using Cojoint Analysis and

  Choice Modeling (to identify key attributes used by consumers in making purchase decisions)

  Market Segmentation Analysis and Positioning Strategies

  Marketing Strategies (based on consumer-driven approach to design, implementation and monitoring)

• Golf Course Design

  Full design and feasibility services for golf courses intended for international champioship play. Scope can include initial master planning through to supervision for construction completion and course implementation.

  Wood Bay Golf Design and Engineering provide the following services for new projects and remodeling of existing courses:

  • Project Management
  • Feasibility and Market Assessment / Business Planning
  • Site Selection
  • Golf Course Routing and Master Planning
  • Town Planning and Design
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Construction Cost Development
  • Preparation of Detailed Construction Drawings
  • Tender Documents and Contract Negotiations
  • Fairway, Tee Box and Greens Shaping Services
  • Construction Equipment Purchase / Leasing Services
  • Environmental Assessment including Soils and Water Resource

  Engineering

  • Construction Scheduling
  • Civil and Transportation Engineering Services
  • Construction Surveying
  • Real Estate Development Consulting
  • Clubhouse Programming and Contract Management
  • Turf Maintenance Services.

  Our professional staff are excite by the challenge and promise of creating new golf courses. Wood Bay is able to offer the best possible advice to clients from site selection through to construction and resort management.

• Historical Resource Analysis And Planning

  HISTORICAL RESOURCE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING INTERPRETIVE PLANNING FOR PARKS, MUSEUMS AND VISITOR CENTRES

  Identification of Natural, Cultural and Historical Resources and Interpretive Themes

  Preparation of Master Interpretive Plans

  Design, Costing, Fabrication and Installation of Interpretive Exhibits and Displays

  Development and Implementation of Interpretive Programmes

  Background Research, Preparation of Conservation / Preservation Strategies and Costing for Heritage Buildings and Historical Sites

• Land Use Planning

  LAND USE PLANNING COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DESIGN

  Involvement with both urban and rural area communities for the preparation of: Official (Development) Plans for Rural Municipalities, Towns and Cities Restricted Area (Zoning) Bylaws Urban Renewal and Neighborhood Improvement Plans Site Selection and Feasibility Analysis for Public Arenas, Pools, Municipal Offices, Visitor Service Centres, etc.

  Urban / Rural Fringe Secondary Plans and Annexation Applications Neighborhood Sector Plans Ongoing Planning Advisory Services to Cities, Towns and Rural Municipalities

  Expert Witness at Municipal, Transport and other Board Hearings

  Attendance and Presentation at Council, Committee and Public Meetings

  LAND DEVELOPMENT

  Preliminary technical and financial feasibility studies, marketing assessments, site evaluations, alternative concept plans, detailed subdivision designs and application submissions for:

  i)Low Density, Fully Serviced Residential Development ii)Medium to High Density, Mixed Residential Development iii)Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions iv)Industrial, Commercial and Retail Parks v)Large Lot Rural Residential Housing vi)Cottage Lot Subdivisions vii)Recreational Development

  Land Development Engineering

  Servicing Master Plans

  Assistance with Approving Authorities

  Presentations to Councils / Public

  Preparation of Development Agreements

  Site Services Planning and Engineering

  Subdivision Road Services and Area Grading Schemes

  Sanitary and Storm Drainage

  Water Distribution

  Construction Management

• Landscape Architecture

  LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

  WOOD BAY offers a broad range of services to its clients. These include all aspects of landscape architecture, from site analysis and conceptual planning through to construction documents and contract administration.

  Site Planning Planting Design Grading and Drainage Irrigation Design Construction Document Detailing Contract Administration

  Urban design

  • hard and soft detailed landscape development
  • bylaw review / guideline development

  Facility site planning and design

  • Design process to ensure comprehensive treatment and

  flexibility to identify and resolve each specific unique situation including, for example: program development, site analysis, conceptual site development plan alternatives, detailed design, contract document / tender, contract administration

  Ability to evaluate and solve a design that ensures proper attention to site requirements (e. g- entrance definition, circulation, pedestrian, vehicle, visual, activity modes, operation, maintenance)

• Lawn Bowling Greens Design

  Full scope of planning, design and monitoring of construction for lawn bowling greens for international championship level of play.

• Municipal Parks And Recreation Planning

  MUNICIPAL PARKS AND RECREATION PLANNING

  Preparation of Community-wide Park and Recreation Master Plans Conceptual and Detailed Planning for Neighborhood, Community and Regional-scale City Parks

  Planning and Design of Municipal Golf Courses, Bicycle / Equestrian Paths, Cross Country Ski Trails, Vita Parcour Trails, Lawn Bowling Greens, Playgrounds, etc.

  Site Selections, Technical and Financial Feasibility Analyses for Museums, Cultural Centres, Arenas, Aquatic Centres, etc.

  Design

  Construction Management

• Planning For First Nation, Inuit And Metis Settlements

  PLANNING FOR FIRST NATION, INUIT AND METIS SETTLEMENTS

  • Community and Reserve Land Use Plans

  Short and Long Term Capital Improvement Programs

  • Core Area Development Plans

  Rural and Community Area Housing Developments (full to partial servicing)

  • Site Selections for Private or Community-owned Recreational

  Facilities, Schools, Health Clinics and Administration Services (including band offices, warehouses, garages and vehicle compounds, etc.)

  Liaison with Engineering Disciplines for Developing / Upgrading Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Services, Garbage Disposal, Roads and Drainage Improvements and Hydro

  Land and Resource Evaluations for Land Claim Settlements Tourism Development Plans and Feasibility Studies (Technical and Financial)

  Site Selections and Concept Plans for Tourism / Recreational Facility Developments

  Site Selections / Impact Evaluations for Proposed / Existing Community Airstrips

• Tourism, Parks And Recreational Development

  TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL / PROVINCIAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS

  • Natural Resource Inventories and Analyses
  • Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classifications
  • Resource Management Studies
  • Land Use Capability Assessments
  • On-Site Monitoring Programs
  • Functional Planning and Design Studies
  • Preparation of Master Plan Documents
  • Preparation of Detailed Site 1 Facility Plans and

  specifications

  • Preparation of Tourism Development Strategies
  • Identification of Local Park Interpretive Themes
  • Design
  • Construction Management

  TOURISM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

  • Evaluation of Regional / Local Tourism Resource Opportunities

  and Constraints

  • Evaluation of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Tourism

  Infrastructure and Support Services

  • Detailed Analysis of Market Characteristic and Advertising

  Requirements

  • Preparation of Overall Tourism Planning, Development and

  Marketing Strategies

  • Development of Marketing Plans for Tour Operations, Lodges and

  Resorts, including identification of:

  Visitor / passenger needs and projections detailed itineraries / scheduling pricing and packaging components employment and training needs overall logistics potential tour wholesalers, trade shows, publications and other marketing vehicles

  TOURIST RESORTS, THEME PARKS AND RELATED FACILITY DEVELOPMENT

  Project Management

  Comparative Site Analyses and Evaluation of Development Potentials with respect to:

  Visitor day parameters Outdoor recreation activities (alpine / downhill / cross country skiing, golf, fishing, boating, etc.) Building / facility construction Utilities, water supply, sewage and solid waste disposal requirements Accessibility Financial performance

  Preparation of Area and Site Master Plans Preparation of Detailed Site / Facility Plans and Specifications Capital and Operating Cost Estimating Detailed Market Analysis involving:

  • Societal and leisure travel forecasts
  • Characteristics and requirements of specific target market

  segments

  • Implementations for Specific Resort and Facility Developments

  Identification of Suitable Marketing Strategies

  • Detailed Financial Analyses Including Preparation of Business

  Plans and Funding Packages

  • Concept Development
  • Design
  • Construction Management

Products

• Golf Course Equipment

  Greens mowers and parts from established manufacturers; tungsten carbide tipped dethatching blades to fit Toro, Jacobson and other types of triplex mowers, as well as reel type mowers; and other equipment on request.

• Greensiron 3000

  WE'VE MADE OUR BEST EVER - greensIRON 3000

  • Comfortable - Smooth - Easy to Operate - Quality Engineering -

  Low Maintenance - Versatile - Ideal for baseball fields - Perfect for golf greens - Environmentally Friendly -

  These are just some of the many reasons why you should look into a GreensIRON 3000 roller. And now we've made our best even better. More improvements - more options - MORE FOR YOU.

  Technical Information:

  Rollers 1- 38' x 6.5" non-ridging rubber coated steel drive roller and 2- 38' x 4.5" non-ridging high carbon steel steering rollers

  Motor Honda 5.5 HP c/w 6: 1 gear reduction box installed on raised platform for ease in servicing

  Transmission Tecumseh Peerless 2100 series fully enclosed low maintenance system

  Speed 6 - 8 mph recommended rolling speed (1, 000 sq ft per min)

  Climbing Vulcanized non-slip drive roller for climbing wet and steep surfaces

  Weight 690 lbs (314 kg); maximum 6.38 psi

  Multi-use Trailer Steel body construction, weight 110 lbs Interior coated with Arma Guard to provide better traction, prevent rust, mould and mildew

  Optional Equipment 2 high illumination lights Turf Broom Turf Ventilator

• Greensiron 5000

  GreensIRON 5000

  Roller Configuration 3 rollers., 1 non-slip drive roller; 2 steering rollers.

  Motor 5.5Honda engine.

  Transmission Tecumseh Peerless 2100 series fully enclosed low maintenance system

  Drive Roller 1 - 4.5 inch non-ridging rollers (vulcanized rubber coated).

  Steering Rollers 2 - 2.5 inch non-ridging rollers.

  Steering System Unique steering system provides operator with improved control and safety.

  Transport Trolley Allows operator to move GreensIRON 5000 through narrow gates.

  Roller Weight 500 lbs; 2.78 psi.

  Speed. Approximately 5 m. p. h.; 15 minutes rolling time per lawn

  greensIRON Applications & Benefits

  • Allows for an increase in the height of cut while maintaining

  desired bowling green speed.

  • Reduces recovery time and inconvenience to players following

  top dressing and aerification of greens.

  • Ensures longer life to mower blades and bedknives by reducing

  mowing frequency.

  • Smooths surface of clay tennis courts to ensure even bounce.
  • Ensures consistent bounce in tennis balls from court to court.
  • Removes morning dew quickly and effectively.
  • Establishes tournament paced greens without having to increase

  cutting frequency or decrease cutting height.

  • Used in major tournaments throughout Canada and the United

  States.

  GreensIRON 5000 BENEFITS TO GREENS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

  1- Rolling increases pace and surface smoothness, significantly improving the turf Surface for bowlers. it produces a consistent green speed within each rink and from rink to rink.

  2- Rolling allows a superintendent to mow at 3 to 4 mm heights in contrast to having to risk scalping the turf to obtain desired results.

  3- Rolling after aerifying can close a 112' tyne hole to 114' at the surface immediately improving bowling conditions.

  4- Rolling with the use of the greensIRON 5000 Turf Broom attachment assists moving top dressing into irregular hallows. evens and smooths the surface, and places the green back into good playing condition quickly. Minimizes the amount of top dressing picked up and lost in mower catchers.

  5- Rolling after heavy rain assists to firm thatch layer and increase pace.

  6- Rolling on alternate days in early spring (initial growth period) and in the fail reduces labour costs, maintenance to reels and increases mower lifespan.

  7- Rolling greens that have two or more species of grass (e. g., bent, poa) will minimize the inconsistency of green speed 1 grain caused by differences in turf growth rates.

• Special Industry Machy/Equipment, Nes

NAICS Categories

• 333110 Agricultural Implement Manufacturing
• 333299 All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 541330 Engineering Services

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