Southwest Community Recreation Centre Project Update

May 29, 2009

Leger District Park Site

Construction on the westbound turning lane at 23 Avenue has resumed and includes completion of signage, multi-use sidewalk construction, and general landscaping. Pedestrian traffic has been temporarily detoured onto the Transit Centre sidewalk. The detour route is signed and barricades have been placed to define the new route.

Leger Road is now open for City of Edmonton Transit use only. Sidewalks and landscaping along Leger Road will be completed this year. Leger Road will open for public use in the fall of 2009 to coincide with the opening of Lillian Osborne Public High School.

The traffic signals at Leger Road and 23 Avenue have been activated. Work continues on finishing the pedestrian crossings into Terwillegar Towne.

City of Edmonton Parks is installing approximately 200 trees and sports field fixtures on the new fields between the Transit Centre and the Lillian Osborne Public High School. Minor landscaping is scheduled to be finished in the remaining areas this spring.

Recreation Centre Complex

Construction of the recreation centre continues on schedule. Concrete foundation walls, grade beams and slabs are 70% complete. Structural steel installation has commenced and is 35% complete. Roof deck is now being installed over the structural framing. Masonry work has begun in the flexi-hall area. The whirl pool and 53 metre multi-purpose pool basins have been poured. Work on the building mechanical, electrical and swimming pool system rough-ins is progressing. Site work for the parking areas is underway. View the latest construction photos.

The Recreation Complex is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010.

Arena Complex

The development permit approval has been received and application has been made for the building permit. Pricing has been received for piles, grade beams and concrete and is being reviewed by Stuart Olson Construction. Once the review is complete, construction contracts will be awarded and foundation work can begin this month.

The Arena Complex is also scheduled to open in the fall of 2010.

Leger Transit Centre

The Leger Transit Centre opened for full transit service on April 26, 2009. Details of the new bus routes and schedules are available on the ETS website.

Landscaping around the Transit Centre will be completed this year to tie into the adjacent areas.

Any questions or concerns about the construction taking place on the Leger District Park Site should be directed to Rhonda Flores, Community Services, at 780-944-5642.