Cambridge Recreation Complex

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Consultation has concluded


We are asking the community for feedback on the Southeast Galt site as a potential location for the recreation complex in comparison to the other four sites shortlisted by the Site Evaluation Task Force. We are also asking for feedback on whether you prefer a single or split facility. To view a summary of all facility and site options, see our overview table.

Facility options

  • Single Facility - Build a new recreation complex in one of the five locations with aquatic facilities, a gym, a fitness track, multi-purpose rooms and two ice pads. View details on this option
  • Split Facility - Split the recreation complex by building a new facility in one of the five locations with aquatic facilities, a gym, a fitness track and multi-purpose rooms AND expand Preston Memorial Auditorium to include a second ice pad. View details on this option

Please note that both a single location facility and the split location facility have the potential for a future second phase to include two more ice pads. These new ice pads could potentially be located at Hespeler Memorial Arena, at the new recreation complex or on other City-owned lands.

Site options

The five sites currently under consideration for a recreation complex are listed below. Click on the title of each location for more information.



We are asking the community for feedback on the Southeast Galt site as a potential location for the recreation complex in comparison to the other four sites shortlisted by the Site Evaluation Task Force. We are also asking for feedback on whether you prefer a single or split facility. To view a summary of all facility and site options, see our overview table.

Facility options

  • Single Facility - Build a new recreation complex in one of the five locations with aquatic facilities, a gym, a fitness track, multi-purpose rooms and two ice pads. View details on this option
  • Split Facility - Split the recreation complex by building a new facility in one of the five locations with aquatic facilities, a gym, a fitness track and multi-purpose rooms AND expand Preston Memorial Auditorium to include a second ice pad. View details on this option

Please note that both a single location facility and the split location facility have the potential for a future second phase to include two more ice pads. These new ice pads could potentially be located at Hespeler Memorial Arena, at the new recreation complex or on other City-owned lands.

Site options

The five sites currently under consideration for a recreation complex are listed below. Click on the title of each location for more information.


Consultation has concluded
  • Facility options

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    There are two facility options to look at for this project: A single facility or a split facility. Learn more on each option below.

    Single facility

    What is it?

    A new recreation complex in one location which includes aquatic facilities, gym, fitness track, multi-purpose rooms and two ice pads.

    Current estimated costs

    $95M

    Opportunities

    Opportunities to reduce facility operating and capital improvement costs by:

    • Decommissioning of Dickson Centre Arena and Duncan McIntosh Arena
    • Decommissioning and potential sale of John Dolson Centre (only applies to Southeast Galt and 0 Franklin Blvd. locations)

    Split facility

    What is it?

    A new building that includes aquatic facilities, gym, fitness track and multi-purpose rooms in one of the potential locations AND upgrades and the expansion of Preston Memorial Auditorium to include a second ice pad.

    Current estimated costs

    $73M

    Opportunities

    Opportunities to reduce facilities operating and capital improvement costs by:

    • Decommissioning and potential sale of Karl Homuth Arena
    • Decommissioning and potential sale of John Dolson Centre (only for Southeast Galt and 0 Franklin Blvd. locations)
  • Site options

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    There are five potential site options currently for consideration for this project. Learn more about each site below. View a map of site locations.

    261 Hespeler Rd (8 acres)

    220-240 Pinebush Rd (23 acres)

    0 Franklin Blvd (Franklin at Savage - 21 acres)

    850 Fountain St S (Conestoga College - 26 acres)

    Southeast Galt (32 acres)