The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) initiated an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) on July 25, 2025, seeking elector approval for Bylaw No. 607, which proposed borrowing up to $57.1 million to support the redevelopment of the Rod Brind’Amour Arena at the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex. Over the two-month long process, which closed on September 22, 2025,… read more
(Campbell River, BC) – The next chapter of the Strathcona Gardens REC-REATE project was a focus of this week’s Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board meeting. The Board has approved the launch of a second Alternative Approval Process (AAP) following authorization from the Inspector of Municipalities. This AAP relates to Bylaw No. 607, which would authorize… read more
(Campbell River, BC) — The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) celebrated a significant milestone on September 10, 2024, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated REC-REATE project. The event took place at Strathcona Gardens on the future site of the new aquatic centre, officially marking the commencement of construction for this major community enhancement project.… read more
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board is excited to announce that construction of the new aquatic and wellness centre at Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex is anticipated to begin in the next several weeks with an estimated completion of early 2027. During its June 26 meeting, the SRD Board authorized staff to issue a contract to… read more
The Strathcona Regional District is excited to announce that trade contractors are now invited to submit bids for phase one of the Strathcona Gardens REC-REATE project. Heatherbrae Builders Co. Ltd, SRD’s Construction Manager for the REC-REATE project, is currently accepting submissions until March 21st, 2024, at 2:00 pm PST. For detailed information about the tender,… read more
Bylaw No. 342, which authorizes the borrowing of up to $64.6 million to support the re-development of the Strathcona Gardens recreation complex was adopted earlier this week by the Strathcona Regional District’s Board of Directors. The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) initiated an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) on August 23rd for Bylaw No. 342. The elector… read more
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) initiated an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) on August 23rd 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… read more
The future of the Strathcona Gardens REC-REATE project was a topic of discussion during the August 16th, 2023 Regional Board meeting. Following approval from the Inspector of Municipalities, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board has been given the green light to initiate an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for Bylaw No. 342. This bylaw enables borrowing… read more
HCMA Architecture + Design has been awarded the contract to provide architectural and engineering services for the REC-REATE project at Strathcona Gardens. After an extensive procurement process evaluating numerous proposals from architectural firms with experience in pool design and major renovations, HCMA represented the best overall value to the Strathcona Regional District (SRD). HCMA will… read more
The SRD is preparing a second grant application request with the Canada-British Columbia Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to offset costs in the redevelopment of Strathcona Gardens. The REC-REATE project was not selected for the first round of funding in 2019 however the program recently announced its next intake for funding, with a submission deadline… read more
