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City to support new Recreation Centre in Vanier, in partnership with CSCV
FINALLY, Vanier is getting a new recreation centre. This is the most significant city investment for new infrastructure in Vanier since amalgamation.
After four years of advocacy, today we officially signed an agreement to move forward on a new recreation center as part of the community hub at 250 Montréal Road with the CSC Vanier, the City of Ottawa and Regional Group.
Every time I knocked on doors in Vanier, residents told me the same thing: we need more spaces for recreation, more places to gather, and community spaces that reflect the reality and diversity of Vanier. This project is the direct result of those conversations and years of community feedback.
The vision includes a modern community hub in the heart of Vanier, with room for essential services, recreation, community programming, affordable housing, cultural spaces and more – in addition to recreation space for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, badminton, and other sports. Most importantly, the community will help shape it through public consultations on the amenities and services residents want to see included.
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