Waiting for result of Summerland survey
An online survey is running through Jan. 3 to let Summerland residents weigh in on a draft needs assessment for a new community health and wellness centre.
Originally conceived as a replacement for the failing Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre, the project scope has expanded over time to potentially include a new high school gym, medical centre, tennis courts and daycare.
After initial conversations with the community, consultants earlier this month presented a draft plan to council that pegged the cost of the facility at $60 million.
Of that, $30 million is attached to the original vision of a new pool and fitness centre. The proposed replacement facility includes a 25-metre, six-lane lap pool, leisure pool, 20-person hot tub, change rooms, two multi-purpose rooms and office space over a total of 32,800 square feet – about twice the size of the existing facility.
A finalized needs assessment is expected to be presented to council in the new year, after which more detailed design work would begin.
Summerland.ca/rec-and-health-centre has details.