The City of Pickering has released details of what the proposed $266+ million Seaton Recreation Complex & Library (SRCL) will include.
Council endorsed the preferred schematic design for the project late last month (see below) with an estimated total budget property tax levy increase of 11.71 per cent.
“With council’s approval of Report CAO 14-25, staff will commence the detailed design phase of the project, in preparation to tender SRCL for construction,” the city said.
Staff estimate seeking council’s approval to award the construction of SRCL in the second quarter of 2027. Subject to council’s approval to construct, SRCL is estimated to be completed and open to the public in Q3 2030.
Staff were also directed to decommission and declare surplus Don Beer Arena once SRCL is operational.
What Taxpayers Get
These modifications include rough-in servicing for outdoor washrooms, a pavilion and event space, and a full-size, lit soccer pitch with irrigation system, says a city notice.
The facility is designed at an estimated gross floor area of 223,980 square feet, with a total project cost of $266,365,000 (net HST).
Indoor Amenities:
- 25 metre, eight lane rectangular pool, and separate warm water pool
- triple gymnasium supporting basketball, pickleball, volleyball, badminton, and other sports
- arena with two NHL-sized ice pads
- indoor/outdoor walking track
- multi-purpose program rooms and children’s program areas
- fitness centre with weight-training space and group fitness studios
- full service library
- administrative and office spaces
- supporting spaces such as program viewing, reception area, lobby, mechanical and storage
Outdoor amenities:
- four pickleball courts
- two tennis courts
- destination playground
- splash pad
- community-size skateboard park
- one basketball court
- community gardens
- approximately 500 public parking spaces, including accessible spaces
“To fund this project, an estimated future increase to the city’s property tax levy of 11.71 per cent is projected (6.21 per cent for construction-related debt and 4.95 per cent for operating costs of the facility). City staff will pursue grants and other funding opportunities and partnerships to support the next phases of the project,” the city said.
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