Our community is growing and to meet current demand and future community needs, Brennan Park Recreation Centre requires significant upgrades and renovations. The cost of expanding Brennan Park Recreation Centre will need to be funded through various ways. The District of Squamish is actively exploring innovative funding models, including ways to generate sponsorships, partnerships and grants.
September 23, 2022
A $16.3M project that will kick start a series of Brennan Park Recreation Centre upgrades over the coming years is moving forward! A Request for Proposals has been issued to hire the project team that will complete this first phase of work. This work is defined by the recently successful federal grant application announced in July. The grant will cover $11.7M of the project costs.
This particular grant is funded through the federal Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. Eligible work under the grant includes the following: green retrofit projects such as the ice arena and pool heating/cooling reclaim system upgrades; new construction to add an elevator to an expanded second floor; renovation of the second-floor mezzanine for a fitness/program room with adaptable equipment: renovation of ice rink changerooms and lobby.
July 15, 2022
The District of Squamish received funding from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (Infrastructure Canada) for the start of a deep energy retrofit, facility upgrades for better community accessibility, and an interior renovation for Squamish’s main recreation complex.
The federally-funded Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program aims to build more community buildings and improve existing infrastructure – particularly in areas where the population is experiencing higher needs while also making the buildings more energy efficient with lower carbon emissions, more resilient, and higher performing.
Green Retrofit
New Construction
Construction Retrofit
Green building practices will be utilized to minimize deconstruction/construction waste, enhance stormwater management, reduce water use, increase daylight and reduce energy use.
This work is aimed to enhance equity through gender-neutral washrooms, signage that promotes inclusive language and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. Access is also enhanced via a new elevator to the upper level, new maps/sign guides, footpath lighting, wider doors, accessible counter heights and power door access to change rooms.
Brennan Park Recreation Centre will continue to operate during the renovations however there will be some impact on programs and community use. Once the project team is engaged and the scope of work is completed in detail, the community will be notified of the project's timing, detailed suitability measures and operational impacts.
This is the first of many projects slated for Brennan Park Recreation Centre. It forms the first stage of a long-term plan that is in line with the Real Estate and Facilities Master Plan (REFMP) and is only a small portion of work required for the Centre.
The scope of work must follow grant requirements, which have strict guidelines of what can be built under this grant platform. The District has worked within this guideline, plus the REFMP, to determine the scope of work. Projects such as a new pool or ice rink do not fall within this grant guideline, however, the District continues to plan these longer-term projects (in line with the REMFP)