Strathcona Gardens REC-REATE Project Alternative Approval Process Results

Electors have given the greenlight for the SRD to borrow funds towards the Strathcona Gardens REC-REATE project.

It allows the borrowing of up to $64.6 million to support the re-development of the Strathcona Gardens recreation complex.

The borrowed funds will be allocated for phase 1 and phase 2 of the REC-REATE project.

Phase 1 will include a new aquatic centre with an 8-lane 25 m pool, accessible therapy pool, hot pool, and leisure pool with a lazy river, climbing wall and waterslide.

A new fitness and wellness centre with sauna and steam rooms will also be included in this phase along with renovated change rooms and administrative areas.

The Regional District is currently obtaining the necessary permits from the City of Campbell River and preparing the construction tender to put out to bid.

Construction of the aquatics centre is anticipated to begin in the second quarter of 2024.

In early 2023, the REC-REATE project expanded its scope to include Phase 2, the renovation of the Rod Brind 'Amour Arena, which will include increased seating to meet Junior A requirements, a walking track, new team, and referee rooms, and more.

The SRD will continue providing updates at all stages of the REC-REATE project.

For more information about the redevelopment of Strathcona Gardens recreation complex and to view detailed designs, please visit REC-REATE Strathcona Gardens.