FAQs
What will be included in the expanded facility?
The state-of-the-art expansion will include an expanded range of recreation, arts and culture programming; new indoor and outdoor amenities; and enhanced learning and social opportunities. Feedback collected from residents in the fall 2021 has been used to determine facility programming and design. If you missed our open house on July 19, 2022, you can view the proposed design boards on this page.
When will the expansion be complete?
Our goal is to begin construction in spring of 2023. Construction is estimated to be complete in 2024. We will provide updates on this timing as the project develops.
How can I share input so I can help shape programming and amenities that meet my needs?
The City is committed building a welcoming facility that responds to the needs of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, Your input is an important part of the process as it will help shape the final outcome. We held an open house on July 19, 2022, where we shared the proposed design boards. If you missed it, the boards are linked on this page and you can still provide your feedback by asking a question.
Will construction affect current programming?
We intend to keep serving the community through construction. Impact to the existing service during construction will become clearer as the design progresses.
Will the expansion include a pool?
A pool is not included in the scope of this expansion. Guildford Aquatic Centre is the pool serving the area of North Surrey and is located 4.2 km away. The Guildford Aquatic Centre was completed in 2015 and features a 50m Olympic-sized pool, two diving boards, a leisure pool with a tot area, a family friendly hot tub with wheelchair access and free parking.
Is this going to be a “green” building?
The new expansion will be designed to reflect the City of Surrey’s sustainability vision and objectives as set under the Sustainability Charter, which sets out a vision for Surrey as a thriving, green, inclusive city.
The facility will be designed to align with the City’s climate change commitments, targeting a highly efficient, passive-first design that operates at or near zero emissions. It will also be “Climate Ready” by ensuring thermal comfort in future decades as temperatures rise and good indoor air quality during wildfire smoke events. Design and construction will seek to minimize embodied emissions by following the City’s Wood First Policy among other approaches.
How are safety considerations incorporated into design?
The design team is incorporating the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to create an active, safe and secure environment. This includes strategies such as improving sightlines to the park from within the building to increase natural surveillance of the outdoors, increasing the level of activity in the park by community centre users, improving site lighting, and improving connection routes from Chuck Bailey to the surrounding neighbourhoods.
When will we see the new building design?
The proposed building design was shared for community review and feedback on July 19, 2022, at our public open house. The design is based on the community needs identified in phase 1 and 2 of public consultation. You can still view the proposed design boards on this page and give your feedback by asking a question.