November 2011 Update

  This past September, community members in northwest and southeast Calgary were asked for their feedback on the amenities that are being recommended for four new recreation facilities coming to Calgary. One will be built in the far northwest and three in the southeast.

The Northwest facility and the Seton facility in the southeast will be the two larger regional recreation centres. Both will include competition and play water, ice surfaces, indoor fields, racket courts, fitness centres, libraries with theatre space, multi-purpose space, outdoor courts, skateboard parks, as well as opportunities for day care, food services, artist studios, and physio/medical clinics. The northwest would also include two outdoor artificial turf fields subject to site capacity.

Of the two smaller facilities in the southeast, Great Plains is envisioned as a team-based sports facility focusing on ice hockey, ringette, lacrosse and ball hockey. Amenities will include hockey rinks, dry pads, fitness centre and multi-purpose space.

The Quarry Park site will be a community recreation facility serving the local area residents and employees in adjacent business parks. There will swimming, a full court gym, a fitness centre, multi-purpose space, library, child minding and food services.

Feedback was collected from citizen in September both through an online form and two public open houses. The response both online and in-person was good. The vast majority of input from members of the public was positive and supportive of recommended facility components and program elements - At least three quarters of participants who provided feedback about the northwest (78%) and southeast (76%) facilities agreed that the facility components and program elements would meet the recreation and leisure needs of the community. For a more detailed breakdown of recommendations and the results of community feedback visit Calgary.ca/newreccentres.

　

About South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)


SECRS (pronounced " seekers ") is a volunteer organization made up of dedicated residents of SE Calgary and its communities.

• SECRS has been formed to play the role of the Community Advisory Group (CAG), and is the official group recognized by the City of Calgary to play this role.

• SECRS is dedicated to working collaboratively with the City of Calgary.

• SECRS will act in an advisory capacity through the recreation facility development process to meet the cultural, recreational and sport needs of the residents of SE Calgary.

• SECRS will be inclusive of organizations representing recreation, sport and cultural interest, including but not limited to communities, the Calgary Sport Council (CSC), and the Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA).

• SECRS will assist with community engagement and communication.　

Please refer to the SECRS Site for additional. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us, and we would be more than happy to provide feedback.

For further information please contact:

South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)

E-mail: secrs1@gmail.com



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September 2011 Update: Community Input On New Recreation Facilities

Community Input on New Recreation Facilities

Plans for the development of four new recreation facilities in Calgary continue to take shape. Each site will have amenities designed to meet the specific needs of their area. Citizen engagement is a critical part of this process and your input, into what should be included in these facilities, is being sought.
Community engagement sessions are being held in both the northwest and the southeast. Please attend and provide your thoughts.

Southeast Session:

Tuesday, September 13 @ 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Deerfoot Inn (1000 11500 - 35 Street S.E.)


Northwest Session:

Thursday, September 15 @ 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Silver Springs Community Centre (5720 Silver Ridge Drive N.W.)

Also a feedback form has been posted online at www.calgary.ca/newreccentres  This form will be available online from September 2 – 16. Please visit the site and provide your thoughts.
Amenities being considered for the northwest site include: lap and play pools, indoor ice, gymnasia, multi-purpose space, indoor tracks, art centre, fitness area and library.
For the regional facility being planned for Seton possible amenities include: lap pool and play pool, indoor ice, library, gymnasia, multi-purpose space, indoor track, arts centre and fitness area.
The Great Plans centre could include: multi-pad indoor arenas, fitness area, and multi-purpose rooms.

The Quarry Park centre could include: gymnasia, multi-purpose room, and fitness area.

These information sessions are open to everyone to attend!  We hope to see you there!



For further information please contact:


South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)

E-mail: secrs1@gmail.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/secrs

SECRS Community Update April/May 2011

 RECREATION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT

Update- APRIL/MAY 2011

Pieces are falling into place for the development of four new recreation centres in Calgary. The focus currently is getting the funding lined up for these four facilities to be developed as a bundle. The projected cost for all four facilities (one in the northwest and three in the southeast) is estimated at $400 million.
The City of Calgary currently has $150 million in funding ear-marked for these projects. The City, with the help of the South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS) and the NW Community Advisory Group, has been conducting an analysis to determine the best way to cover the remaining costs. The goal is to get these facilities built as soon as possible, while remaining financially responsible to the citizens of Calgary.
In March, Council agreed to direct $42 million annually to community infrastructure. The recreation facilities are on The City’s infrastructure investment priority list. How this money will be allocated will be discussed at a committee of Council in June with recommendations going to Council in July.

There are some exciting possibilities for the project. The City of Calgary is exploring using a private-public partnership (P3) model to get the bundle of four recreation centres built. Analysis is being conducted that anticipates securing a private partner that is responsible for the construction of the facilities, building operations, maintenance and lifecycle. A programmer(s), profit or not-for-profit, would take responsibility for recreation programming which includes recreation, sport and cultural programs and services.

The full financing strategy and partner model will be presented to a committee of Council in June.
About South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)

• SECRS (pronounced “ seekers “) is a volunteer organization made up of dedicated residents of SE Calgary and its communities.
• SECRS has been formed to play the role of the Community Advisory Group (CAG), and is the official group recognized by the City of Calgary to play this role.

• SECRS is dedicated to working collaboratively with the City of Calgary.
• SECRS will act in an advisory capacity through the recreation facility development process to meet the cultural, recreational and sport needs of the residents of SE Calgary.

• SECRS will be inclusive of organizations representing recreation, sport and cultural interest, including but not limited to communities, the Calgary Sport Council (CSC), and the Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA).

• SECRS will assist with community engagement and communication.
Please refer to the SECRS Site for additional. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us, and we would be more than happy to provide feedback.

For further information please contact:
South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)

E-mail: secrs1@gmail.com
Related Web Sites:
Website: http://www.secrsinfo.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/secrs

SECRS Update: SE Calgary Regional Recreation Centre: Facility Amenities and Site Analysis

  We are pleased to attach a copy of the City of Calgary's SE Calgary Regional Recreation Centre: Facility Amenities and Site Analysis presentation document for anyone that would like to review it.  This report was from 2009 but includes a wealth of information for the public.

We invite everyone to read the document, which is attached by clicking the link here.

Please feel free to email us if you have any questions.

SECRS Calgary Recreation Facilities Update March 2011

March 2011

P3 possibility to get Calgary New Recreation Centres

A P3 model sees partners constructing and operating the facilities. The great benefit is the possibility of getting construction started sooner, but a detailed analysis is taking place to ensure this direction makes financial sense, in the long-run, for the citizens of Calgary. Administration will report back to Council in June with the results of their analysis in order for Council to decide if, in fact, a P3 model is the best way to go for these projects.

Each site would have amenities designed to meet the specific needs of their area based on research, market analysis and citizen engagement.

Amenities being considered for the northwest site include: 25 or 50 meter lap and play pools, indoor Ice gymnasia, multi-purpose space, indoor tracks, outdoor fields/diamonds, outdoor tracks, outdoor rinks art center, fitness area and library.

For the larger regional facility being planned for Seton possible amenities include: 25 or 50 meter lap pool and play pool, indoor ice, library gymnasia, multi-purpose space, indoor track, outdoor fields/diamonds, outdoor tracks, outdoor rinks, racquet facilities, arts centre and fitness area.

The Great Plans centre could include: multi-pad indoor/outdoor arenas, gymnasia, a fitness centre, and multi-purpose rooms.

The Quarry Park centre could include: a 25 or 50 meter lap pool, gymnasia, multi-purpose room, fitness area and an indoor running track.

The projected cost for all four facilities is $400 million. The City of Calgary currently has $150 million in funding allocated to these projects. The remaining cost would be sought through a private partner and fund raising initiatives.

About South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)

• SECRS (pronounced “ seekers “) is a volunteer organization made up of dedicated residents of SE Calgary.

• SECRS has been formed to play the role of the Community Advisory Group (CAG).

• SECRS is dedicated to working collaboratively with the City.

• SECRS will act in an advisory capacity through the recreation facility development process to meet the cultural, recreational and sport needs of the southeast residents.

• SECRS will be inclusive of organizations representing recreation, sport and cultural interest, including but not limited to communities, the Calgary Sport Council (CSC), and the Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA).

• SECRS will assist with community engagement and communication.

For further information please contact:

South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)

E-mail: secrs1@gmail.com

Related Web Sites:

WebSite: http://www.secrsinfo.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/secrs

SECRS February 2, 2011 Update

Recreation Facility Development Update:
  In January Calgary City Council made a landmark decision to continue exploring the opportunity for a P3 funding model for the development of four new recreation facilities in order to get them built sooner to meet the growing recreation of Calgarians. Three facilities will be located in southeast Calgary and the fourth will be located in the northwest.
  This decision was motivated by the opportunity to secure a grant from the federal government through the Crown Corporation – PPP Canada – which has recommended that up to $83 million be allocated to these four projects. The projected cost is $400 million for all four facilities. The City of Calgary currently has $150 million in funding allocated to these projects.

  Although The City is pursuing a P3 model, further analysis is taking place to ensure this direction makes sense financially. The City is continuing to analyse the numbers and will report back to Council in June with the results. That’s when Council will decide if, in fact, a P3 model is the best way to go for these projects.
  The type of model being proposed is innovative, even in the P3 environment. The P3 model being explored would seek a private partner to construct the facilities and be responsible for construction, building operations, maintenance and lifecycle. A second partner (profit or not-for-profit) will be in charge of programming and responsible for recreation, sport and cultural programs and services in the facility and to ensure community need is met.
Facilities will be affordable and accessible to Calgarians. Project partners will be required to align with City policies such as the Public Use and Accessibility Policies that guide user fees.

The southeast sites are located at:

Great Plains  - 5749 76 Avenue SE

Quarry Park- 108 Quarry Park Rd SE

Seton- 18150 56 St SE

The facilities for the sites can include the following recreation components:

Great Plains Recreation Facility

Recommended Facility Amenities Potential Activities:

• Multi-pad indoor/outdoor arenas Indoor sheets: pleasure skating, hockey, figure skating, lacrosse, soccer, ringette, etc. Indoor arenas would operate year round.
• Gymnasia Drop in & programs for all ages & adult leagues
• Fitness centre cardio, weight training & exercise programs

Multi-purpose rooms For meetings, art programs, dance, music, drama, etc.

Quarry Park Site

Recommended Facility Amenities Potential Activities:

• Aquatics-25 or 50 meter Competitive, flat water training (lanes), teaching pool - play water is not recommended
• Gymnasia- Large/medium/small Practice, instruction, dry sport, multi sport, court sports, basketball, multicultural activities, performance spaces, dance, etc
• Multi-purpose room Instruction, dance, drama, music, art, meeting, fitness, multicultural activities, performance spaces, gathering places, etc
• Fitness Area Fitness classes, weight training, fitness testing
• Indoor Running Track Training, instruction

Seton Regional Recreation Facility

Recommended Facility Amenities Potential Activities:

• Aquatics-25 or 50 meter and play pool Competitive, flat water training (lanes), teaching pool, play water
• Indoor Ice Arenas* Ice sheets: pleasure skating, hockey, figure skating, recreational, competitive, lacrosse, soccer, ringette, etc
• Library** Community hub, educational activities

• Gymnasia- Large/medium/small Dry sport, multi sport, badminton, basketball, multicultural activities, performance spaces, dance, etc

• Multi-purpose room Dance, drama, music, art, meeting, fitness, multicultural activities, performance spaces, gathering places, etc

• Indoor Track Running, walking
• Outdoor field-Diamonds ABC Baseball, softball
• Outdoor field-Rectangular ABC Soccer, football, rugby, field lacrosse
• Outdoor Tracks Track, running, walking
• Outdoor Rinks Pleasure skating

• Racquet Facility – outdoor tennis Tennis

• Racquet Facility - indoor Tennis, racquetball, squash
• Major Community Arts Centre Presentation space, artist space
• Small Community Arts Centre Presentation space, artist space
• Fitness Area Fitness classes, weight training

About South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)


• SECRS (pronounced “ seekers “) is a volunteer organization made up of dedicated residents of SE Calgary.

• SECRS has been formed to play the role of the Community Advisory Group (CAG)
• SECRS is dedicated to working collaboratively with the City.
• SECRS will act in an advisory capacity through the recreation facility development process to meet the cultural, recreational and sport needs of the southeast residents.
• SECRS will be inclusive of organizations representing recreation, sport and cultural interest, including but not limited to communities, the Calgary Sport Council (CSC), and the Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA).
• SECRS will assist with community engagement and communication.
For further information please contact:
South East Calgary Recreation Society (SECRS)

E-mail: secrs1@gmail.com

Related Web Sites:

Webpage: http://www.secrs.ca

Blogsite: http://www.secrsinfo.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/secrs



January 24, 2011 Update- City of Calgary to Explore P3 Benefits for Recreation Centre Developments

  Just a quick update: 

Over the past few weeks, the City of Calgary has been exploring different funding possibilities for Calgary's future recreation facilities, including partnering with PPP Canada ( a Crown Corporation).  We were pleased to see that by a unanimous decision of council, administration was directed to continue and complete its critical analysis of a P3 financing model, and to report by June.  This is a very positive step in moving towards the full review of all of the funding options available and meeting the future recreation needs of all Calgarians. 

Here is a news article today from the Calgary Herald.....


http://www.calgaryherald.com/Council+approves+centres/4160877/story.html

We will be posting more updates as they become available.