About the Project - Background

Citizens, user groups and community leaders have all realized the need for recreation facilities in the City for a number of years. The lack of facilities to meet community needs was confirmed in a report produced by the City’s Recreation Advisory Committee in 2001, which concluded that a multi-use recreation and leisure facility was needed in order to meet growing demands.

In 2002 City Council contracted dmA Planning and Management Services to conduct a feasibility study in order to determine the kind of project that would best meet the community’s needs.

Their released in May 2002, recommended multi-purpose recreation facilities containing a twin pad arena, gymnasium, 25-metre pool, as well as outdoor ball diamonds, soccer fields and tennis courts.

Once City Council approved the proposed development, a MURF Steering Committee, including City staff, Councillors and community leaders was created. A series of micro-meetings were held to design the facilities, which often involved representatives from user groups and the community. Following this process, City Council considered and approved the final MURF plan.

The MURF project will allow the City to expand the number and kinds of activities offered to residents, while community groups will be able to do a better job of meeting the demand for recreation and sport activities. Take a look at the current