In April, Spruce Grove council gave administration the green light to begin work on a preliminary design for the proposed civic centre. The preliminary design will help identify the project’s final size, cost estimates, amenities, and location, as well, will provide council with a detailed concept for the project’s development.

To help with the preliminary work, the City has selected GEC Architecture as the lead architect for the project. GEC has experience with similar facilities across the province, such as Red Deer’s Servus Arena, the Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre Redevelopment in Edmonton, the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and WinSport’s Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary.

“I am very excited about the potential of this unique civic centre project. This facility will be a great addition to our community and our entire region, providing a balanced mix of sport, recreation, art, and cultural amenities that can be widely used by many different groups and organizations,” said Stuart Houston, Mayor of Spruce Grove. “This project is the accumulation of years of work on our Tri-Region Indoor Facility Study, and it also sets the stage for meaningful cooperative discussions following the adoption of our Tri-municipal Regional Plan with Parkland County and Stony Plain. This preliminary design work is an important step for this project’s path forward as we work closely with, and value the input from, our stakeholders and regional partners. Our Administration is committed to having meaningful conversations with our partners as we collaborate on a shared approach that will allow council to make an informed decision this fall.”

In addition to the architectural work, the City has been working closely with several stakeholder groups to design a space that will maximize benefits for all stakeholder groups and community members. Discussions have been held with the Spruce Grove Saints, Spruce Grove Public Library, the Allied Arts Council, minor sports associations, and many others to identify needs in the community and the tri-municipal area, including sports, recreation, arts, and culture.

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