The expansion project at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre is nearing completion and is set to welcome the community to experience the new spaces on March 19. The jointly funded project between The City of Red Deer, Province of Alberta and Government of Canada focuses on the modernization and replacement of existing spaces, as well as the addition of new amenities.
The Discover the G.H. Dawe Community Centre event is taking place on Sunday, March 19 starting at 10:30 a.m. and is free for all. When the doors open that day, attendees will have the opportunity to tour and experience the expanded amenities, including:
- Two NHL-sized arenas;
- Fitness and programming spaces including state-of-the art fitness equipment, two group fitness studios and a 230 metre fitness track; and
- Multiple public art installations.
Accessing the recreation facility will also be more convenient with the outdoor upgrades which include the addition of parking and an entrance on the north side of the building, and site access off 67 Street. The G.H. Dawe Community Centre will be open with new extended operational hours, exciting new programs and adjusted admission fees Monday March 20.
The $43 million expansion project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program ($15.1 million), the Government of Alberta through Municipal Sustainability Initiatives ($12.8 million), and The City of Red Deer’s 2020, 2021 and 2022 capital budgets ($15.1 million).
For details on the March 19 event, programs, hours, fees and the expansion project, please visit www.reddeer.ca/Dawe.
The expansion project at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre is nearing completion and is set to welcome the community to experience the new spaces on March 19. The jointly funded project between The City of Red Deer, Province of Alberta and Government of Canada focuses on the modernization and replacement of existing spaces, as well as the addition of new amenities.
First 500 people to arrive will receive a FREE gift.
Tour the facility and experience the expanded amenities, including:
- Two NHL-sized arenas (Sledge Hockey Accessible)
- Come watch a sledge hockey game at 11 a.m., then join the players on the ice to try sledge hockey yourself
- Free public skating 2 – 4 p.m.
- Fitness and programming spaces including state-of-the art fitness equipment, two group fitness studios and a 230-metre fitness track
- Enjoy the creativity of multiple public art installations, get your art walk tour card and learn about each piece
- Contribute to legacy art pieces being led by RDP art students
- Check out the new bookable poolside party room
- Additional parking has been created for convenience as well as 67th Street access
- Opening June 1st in the G.H. Dawe; Booster Juice
- Opening summer of 2023; free public outdoor Woody’s Spray Park (North side access)
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