Council has approved the next step in exploring future improvements to the Okotoks Recreation Centre by moving forward with detailed design work for a phased recreation expansion centred on new leisure water amenities.
The preferred approach includes planning for new leisure water amenities, renewal of the existing leisure pool, new change rooms and supporting infrastructure sized to accommodate future recreation amenities and expansion opportunities. This approach helps ensure future phases can be added with less disruption and rework.
This decision reflects Council's commitment to investing in recreation while planning for Okotoks’ future.
What Happens Next?
The project will now move into detailed design, including:
- Updated capital and operating cost estimates
- Project phasing options
- Constructability reviews
- Procurement planning
- Grant funding readiness
No construction funding, timeline or final project approval has been approved at this time. Council will consider future decisions related to project funding, tax implications, debt levels, phasing and construction at a later date.
Community engagement opportunities may also take place as the project progresses and future decisions are considered.
Quick Facts
- Leisure water was identified as the community's highest recreation priority through previous community engagement.
- The preliminary planning estimate for this option is approximately $76.4 million.
- Renewal of the existing leisure pool is included in this project
- No funding strategy or construction timeline has been approved at this time.
- Construction funding and approvals would be considered by Council at a future date.
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Find out why the Town is considering an expansion, the options under review, preliminary costs, and the decisions that would still be required before construction could proceed.
