Recreation Centre Task Force update

Recreation Centre Task Force (RCTF) work is now underway on Phase One of the project which will be prioritized over the next 12 months. 

The RCTF has assembled a team of highly experienced technical experts, including staff and consultants. During Phase One, this team will look at site and facility conditions, validate construction feasibility, engage with key interest groups, assess future recreational needs, develop and recommend a facility development option, estimate preliminary costs, and develop a funding strategy. This work will be presented to Council for review, decision making, and planning next steps. 

The goal to is complete Phase One work within 12 months with Council decision points along the way. 

Phase Two work will be to implement the funding strategy developed in Phase One. Once funding is secured, work would move ahead to a final design package, refine cost estimates into a working budget, and proceed to construction. This will be the third and final phase of this project. 

An Engagement Plan outlining the approach for engaging community organizations and user groups throughout the recreational planning process will be presented to Council at the July 14 Committee of the Whole Meeting beginning at 11:15 a.m.

The meeting will be live-streamed, recorded, and available for viewing on the District’s YouTube channel and Civicweb portal. 

A comprehensive project page including the project scope and Frequently Asked Questions can be found here: squamish.ca/rectaskforce

July 14, 2026