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
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