Here is a project overview (Updated as of December 8, 2024)

Who in involved:
1. End User: City of Dawson.
2. Project Manager: Yukon Government, in collaboration with the City of Dawson.
3. Partners: Input and consultation from Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, the City of Dawson Recreation Board who is acting as our Advisory Group on this project, and local stakeholders.
4. Contracted Teams: Wildstone Construction Group – General contractor.
What are we working towards:
1. A state-of-the-art community recreation hub designed to enhance health, wellness, and connection for residents.
2. Key Features Include:
  - Curling rink.
  - Skating rink.
  - Fitness Centre
  - Indoor play space.
  - Large multi-purpose room.
  - Community programming room.
  - Canteen for food service.
  - Walking loop for fitness and leisure.
Our Project Values: Flexibility, Community Hub, Resiliency. The facility is designed to be adaptable, inclusive, and durable to meet both current and future community needs.
Where: This facility will be located at the corner of Dome Road and the North Klondike Highway.
Budget: Supported by a $65 million project budget. Yukon Government have targeted the utilization of funding from Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), which supports large-scale community infrastructure projects across Canada, prioritizing projects that improve environmental quality, public infrastructure, and community well-being. Through this model capital funds for this project will be provided by Government of Canada and Yukon Government. City of Dawson will be responsible for Operating Funds and the purchase/provision of equipment within this building.
Timeline / Current Stage:
1. Phase 1A (Conceptual Design): Completed September 2024.
  - The City of Dawson committed to a 5330m² building and a comprehensive funding model.
2. Phase 1B (Schematic and Design Development – SD/DD): In progress. (October 2024 to March 2025)
  - Room locations and sizes have been finalized.
  - Work is underway on specific room furnishings, layouts, engineering systems, cost estimates, and preliminary design details.
  - Work will be revised and refined between December and March.
  - Presentation to Council prior to proceeding to Phase 2 (March)
3. Phase 2 (Construction): Target start for Summer 2025. This requires the completion and approval of Phase 1B work, and confirmation of funding. This will be a multi-year build which will occur with the concurrent operation of the Art and Margaret Fry Recreation Centre.
Community Involvement:
1. Public Engagement: Next session is on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, from 5-6 PM at the Dawson City Recreation Centre.
2. Feedback from the Recreation Board, Advisory Group, and public sessions has, and will continue to shape this project.
3. The City is consulting with various partners, including Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, to ensure the facility reflects Dawson’s values and needs.
4. Should anyone have questions, concerns or input to share, they can reach out to us via Recreation@CityofDawson.ca or 993-7400 ext 299.