Getting Moving on Recreation Planning
In 2019, the Comox Valley Recreation Commission identified the need for a long-term plan for recreation infrastructure – including field, ice and aquatic facilities. Since then, a lot of work has been done to understand the current condition and use of these facilities and the proposed options ahead. There is still a lot of work to be done on assessments and detailed design before any facility upgrades move ahead, but the CVRD is committed to keeping the community informed as we follow the path ahead.
Learn More
Two informational events were held in June 2023 to update the community on the assessment work to date, the current planning stage, and proposed next steps. Click the links below to review the information.
- Watch the ZOOM Webinar: Click Here
- Review the information boards from the June 20 event.
Questions? Email: communications@comoxvalleyrd.ca
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Project Timeline
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
2022 - Research Start
Assessments and engagements completed for aquatic, field and ice facilities.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
April 2023- Map Out Plan
Strategic planning process for Comox Valley Recreation Commission outlines priorities and required steps forward.
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Timeline item 3 - complete
May 2023 - SD71 Support
School District 71 approval of G.P. Vanier location for proposed field project.
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Timeline item 4 - complete
June 2023 - Community Update
Public engagements informing of where we are and proposed steps ahead.
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Timeline item 5 - complete
Summer/Fall 2023 – GHG Strategies
Start of GHG emission strategies to be completed by end of year for existing buildings and continuously considered for any major upgrades.
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Timeline item 6 - active
Fall 2023 – Field Plan
Field assessments underway, including geotechnical, feasibility, design work environmental, parking and cost analysis.
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Timeline item 7 - incomplete
Fall 2023 – Field Decision and Update
Comox Valley Recreation Commission considers decision for field development, and inform residents on outcome.
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Timeline item 8 - incomplete
Fall 2023 – Ice Plan
Ice studies get underway, including feasibility study, design work, GHG emissions study, environmental, parking analysis, and business case for increased seating.
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Timeline item 9 - incomplete
Summer 2024 – Ice Decision and Update
Comox Valley Recreation Commission considers decision for ice facilities and inform residents on outcome as well as consider financing options.
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Timeline item 10 - incomplete
Winter 2025 – Pool Plan
Aquatic facility options see further analysis, including GHG emissions study, parking analysis, environmental assessments/feasibility, design work and financial planning.
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Timeline item 11 - incomplete
2025 - Pool Decision and Update
Comox Valley Recreation Commission considers decision for aquatic facilities and updates the community.
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There’s been a lot of work completed to understand current use and conditions of our recreation commission, and to map out a plan ahead. Now that priorities have been identified, what do you think we should be considering as we take the next steps in review/planning? (max 140 characters).
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