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This project is developing the new Rollie Miles Recreation Centre - a vibrant community hub to serve as a replacement for Scona Pool, inspire local recreation participation and showcase how a new facility can respond to climate change pressures.
Funding is in place to complete the preliminary design of the Rollie Miles Recreation Centre. Procurement of an architect and engineering design team is underway and anticipated to be completed in Summer 2022.
Public engagement will play an important role in developing the design for the new Recreation Centre. The project team will be connecting with the community on engagement opportunities in the near future.
Detailed design and construction are currently unfunded.
The Rollie Miles Recreation Centre will be a small recreation facility that responds to the facility assessment, demographics and community needs. The facility will replace Scona Pool which is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The project is currently funded for the planning and preliminary design. Detailed design and construction are currently unfunded.
The planned location for the new facility is identified in the (20MB). While this project is separate from the Rollie Miles District Park Renewal project, both project teams maintain close communication and recognize coordination is important for design alignment, community engagement and project success.
Based on past community consultation, this recreation centre should include the following features:
The project includes the eventual demolition of Scona Pool and the City-owned building currently leased by the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues. Both these facilities are nearing the end of their lifecycle.
The existing tennis courts are planned to be rebuilt further west to allow sufficient space for the Recreation Centre and related amenities.
A new signalized intersection at 104 Street and 71 Avenue will provide access to a new parking lot (~186 stalls) situated adjacent to the new Recreation Centre.
Public Engagement and Concept Design
Procurement of a Prime Consultant team to lead the design
City Council approves funding for the preliminary design of Rollie Miles Recreation Centre.
This project is closely tied to the Rollie Miles Master Plan and District park renewal. The following history applies to the Strategy development of both projects.
Report back to Community and Public Services Committee
Stakeholder engagement to review information to date and preferred master plan option. Information is refined and a final master plan is prepared.
Exploring Options and Setting Direction
The functional program will include the prioritized activities and services that could be included in a new Community Recreation Centre in Rollie Miles Athletic Field District Park.
Public Survey (June 2017)
Collecting input from public, community advisory committee, and City staff which will be analyzed and used to develop a draft functional program.
Reengage stakeholder committees to prepare for public engagement around development of a detailed program (functional program) for a Community Recreation Centre.
The draft Master Plan was shared at the Community and Public Services Committee September 12, 2016. As a result, City Council passed the following motion on September 21, 2016:
Reestablishing the Community Advisory Committee that supported the Public Involvement Plan and engagement activities in the first phases of the master plan project.
Complete Preferred concept design, technical site review, develop business case.
Public and Stakeholder Consultation - refine concept options
Concept Options
Data analysis, concept plan development, assessment of internal opportunities and constraints.
Public and Stakeholder Consultation - Telephone survey, public open house and online survey
