Here is a project overview (Updated as of December 8, 2024)
- Who in involved:
- End User: City of Dawson.
- Project Manager: Yukon Government, in collaboration with the City of Dawson.
- 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.
- Contracted Teams: Wildstone Construction Group – General contractor.
- What are we working towards:
- A state-of-the-art community recreation hub designed to enhance health, wellness, and connection for residents.
- 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:
- Phase 1A (Conceptual Design): Completed September 2024.
- The City of Dawson committed to a 5330m² building and a comprehensive funding model.
- 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)
- 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.
- Phase 1A (Conceptual Design): Completed September 2024.
- Community Involvement:
- Public Engagement: Next session is on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, from 5-6 PM at the Dawson City Recreation Centre.
- Feedback from the Recreation Board, Advisory Group, and public sessions has, and will continue to shape this project.
- The City is consulting with various partners, including Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, to ensure the facility reflects Dawson’s values and needs.
- Should anyone have questions, concerns or input to share, they can reach out to us via Recreation@CityofDawson.ca or 993-7400 ext 299.
