Strathcona Gardens REC-REATE Project Alternative Approval Process Results

The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) initiated an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) on August 23^rd for Bylaw No. 342 enabling the borrowing of funds up to $64.6 million to support the redevelopment of the Strathcona Gardens recreation complex.

A total of 106 electors (0.32%) submitted valid forms through the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to oppose the $64.6 million loan authorization bylaw.  Under the Alternative Approval Process, approval of the electors is obtained if the number of elector responses received is less than 10 percent of the number of electors within Campbell River and Area D (32,880 people).  The AAP closed at noon on October 4^th.

The SRD Board of Directors will receive and review the results of the AAP and discuss the next steps at their regular board meeting on Wednesday, November 8^th.

For more information about the redevelopment of Strathcona Gardens recreation complex and to view detailed designs, please visit www.RecreateSG.ca.

BACKGROUND

An Alternative Approval Process (AAP) is used to gauge support and obtain legislative approval from electors for the initiative and borrowing proposal.

The borrowed funds will be allocated for phase 1 and phase 2 of the REC-REATE project.  Phase 1 will include a new aquatic centre with an 8-lane 25 m pool, accessible therapy pool, hot pool, and leisure pool with a lazy river, climbing wall and waterslide. A new fitness and wellness centre with sauna and steam rooms will also be included in this phase along with renovated change rooms and administrative areas. Phase 2, the Rod Brind’Amour arena major renovation will include increased seating to meet Junior A requirements, a walking track, new team and referee rooms and more.