ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE FEASIBILITY STUDY

ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE FEASIBILITY STUDY

The 2018 Recreation Master Plan was developed to serve as a guide for the strategic direction of recreation for the Greater Vernon area. The Master Plan indicated the need for facility development and specifically the need for the following facilities as the highest priority:

  • Aquatic Centre (a NEW pool to increase aquatic use capacity, upgrade existing pool features)
  • Gymnasium(s)
  • Dedicated Program Spaces
  • Fitness Space
  • Indoor Walking / Running Track

This Feasibility Study will provide clear direction for Greater Vernon to implement the recommendations and move forward to referendum. The Feasibility Study will assess the level of community support for:

  • The development and location of a new Active Living Centre
  • Upgrades to the Vernon Aquatic Centre
  • Funding options (i.e. taxes, user fees, etc.)

We want to hear from you to assess the specific size, amenities and tax dollars to allocate, if the facilities are to be built.

The public’s involvement and feedback to the Active Living Centre Feasibility Study is vital. Recreation ambassadors will be attending different community events and will be hosting interactive opportunities for the public to provide input on the type and size of new recreation facilities required in Greater Vernon to meet needs now and into the future.

Opportunities to Participate:

November 8, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Snow Show (Kal Tire Place)

November 14, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at BX Elementary School (front lobby)

November 15, 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Craft Show (Kal Tire Place)

November 19, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at OK College – Cafeteria

November 22, 5:45-9:00 p.m. at the Vipers game (Kal Tire Place)

Public engagement sessions:
• Open House 1 Sunday, November 24, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre - Auditorium
• Open House 2 & Survey (February 2020 Dates to be announced)
• Pop-up events (TBD)

Milestones for the Project
Short list of Design Options – early November
Feasibility Study Draft 1 – Report – December 20, 2019
Feasibility Study Draft 2 – Report – February 14, 2020
Feasibility Study – Final Report – March 24, 2020

For more information, please contact: Doug Ross 250-550-3687

The 2018 Recreation Master Plan was developed to serve as a guide for the strategic direction of recreation for the Greater Vernon area. The Master Plan indicated the need for facility development and specifically the need for the following facilities as the highest priority:

  • Aquatic Centre (a NEW pool to increase aquatic use capacity, upgrade existing pool features)
  • Gymnasium(s)
  • Dedicated Program Spaces
  • Fitness Space
  • Indoor Walking / Running Track

This Feasibility Study will provide clear direction for Greater Vernon to implement the recommendations and move forward to referendum. The Feasibility Study will assess the level of community support for:

  • The development and location of a new Active Living Centre
  • Upgrades to the Vernon Aquatic Centre
  • Funding options (i.e. taxes, user fees, etc.)

We want to hear from you to assess the specific size, amenities and tax dollars to allocate, if the facilities are to be built.

The public’s involvement and feedback to the Active Living Centre Feasibility Study is vital. Recreation ambassadors will be attending different community events and will be hosting interactive opportunities for the public to provide input on the type and size of new recreation facilities required in Greater Vernon to meet needs now and into the future.

Opportunities to Participate:

November 8, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Snow Show (Kal Tire Place)

November 14, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at BX Elementary School (front lobby)

November 15, 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Craft Show (Kal Tire Place)

November 19, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at OK College – Cafeteria

November 22, 5:45-9:00 p.m. at the Vipers game (Kal Tire Place)

Public engagement sessions:
• Open House 1 Sunday, November 24, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre - Auditorium
• Open House 2 & Survey (February 2020 Dates to be announced)
• Pop-up events (TBD)

Milestones for the Project
Short list of Design Options – early November
Feasibility Study Draft 1 – Report – December 20, 2019
Feasibility Study Draft 2 – Report – February 14, 2020
Feasibility Study – Final Report – March 24, 2020

For more information, please contact: Doug Ross 250-550-3687

  • Active Living Centre Feasibility Study Survey

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    A Feasibility Study for a new Active Living Centre is being undertaken to further understand the indoor recreation needs of the Greater Vernon community. 

    During the engagement process of the 2018 Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan, the community identified a need for new indoor recreation opportunities including a new aquatics centre, gymnasiums, fitness centre, indoor walking/running track, dedicated program multi-purpose rooms as well as a need to renovate the existing Vernon Aquatic Centre. 

    This Feasibility Study has been commissioned to better understand the costs and benefits associated with the development of these facilities. Public participation in this process

    A Feasibility Study for a new Active Living Centre is being undertaken to further understand the indoor recreation needs of the Greater Vernon community. 

    During the engagement process of the 2018 Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan, the community identified a need for new indoor recreation opportunities including a new aquatics centre, gymnasiums, fitness centre, indoor walking/running track, dedicated program multi-purpose rooms as well as a need to renovate the existing Vernon Aquatic Centre. 

    This Feasibility Study has been commissioned to better understand the costs and benefits associated with the development of these facilities. Public participation in this process will help determine design options and costing of a new facility as well as upgrades needed to the existing Vernon Aquatic Centre. 

    Your participation will help to realize what facility features best support you, your neighbours, and our growing community!

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