Community Centre Re-Development Morden Community Centre Development


Update - December 11th, 2009

PHASE 3 Renovations Underway – Parking May Be an Issue But It Will Be Worth It!

The drawings are finalized, plans are in place, and construction has started! Phase 3 of the Community Centre construction project includes:

  • renovations to the main entrance
  • reconfiguration of the office space
  • opening the north lobby into the West ArenaMorden Community Centre Development
  • completing the sprinkler work in the east and west arena basement areas
  • construction of two meeting rooms, an accessible washroom in the main lobby area, and an indoor play area
  • expansion of the south addition including a renovated stage area and storage.

Drawings of the renovation work are displayed at the Community Services Office located at the Community Centre. The project is meeting many needs within the community and will provide us with an amazing building thMorden Community Centre Developmentat serves as the hub of the community. The building will now meet all fire regulations, accessibility standards and health codes. As well, our patrons will have more space and be more comfortable. Please watch for directional signage for entrance into the building, parking, and accessibility options.

There may be some inconveniences during the construction period; we will do our best to accommodate people and events.  We trust that it will be worth it in the end! Morden’s facility is often the envy of other communities and with these renovations will continue to be so well into the future.

Update - October 1st, 2009

  • WBS and Affinity Architects will be continuing the work,
  • We will be starting construction in October,
  • The Concrete and steel is being tendered now, the other tenders will be sent out in November,
  • Final completion is not determined at this point – until tenders come in,
  • Outside work will be done first, moving inside once the shell has been constructed,
  • We will not be doing work that will interrupt Christmas banquets and concert

Funding

Morden was the fortunate recipient of $894,094 from theRecreation Centre Re-Development Plan-1 federal government through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program. We’re working on finalizing plans and contracts in preparation to begin construction in the fall. (2009)

Phase Three

The third and final phase of the Community Centre Re-development project includes:

  • renovating the main entrance,
  • reconfiguring office space,
  • opening the north lobby into the West Arena,
  • completing the sprinkler work in the east and west arena basement areas,
  • constructing two meeting rooms,
  • constructing an accessible washroom in the main lobby area,
  • an indoor play area,
  • and expanding the south addition including a renovated stage area and storage.

Morden Recreation Centre Re-DevelopmentDrawings of the renovation work are displayed at the Community Services Office located at the Community Centre.

Phase 1 and 2 of the construction project was completed by funding from the Town of Morden ($2,560,301.37) and Community Places Grants ($73,000).

The overall Phase 3 construction project is budgeted at $2.7 million, with the federal government grant covering a third of the costs.  The Town is working on ways to fund the remaining $1.8 million and will communicate with the public as decisions are confirmed. A Marketing Committee will be developing a plan to approach the community for support.

The financial commitment to the renovations of the Community Centre has been quite substantial; the overall project costs are approximately $5.2 million. The project is meeting many needs within the community and will provide us with an amazing building that serves as the hub of the community. The building will now meet all fire regulations, health codes, and accessibility standards and provide more comfort for our patrons. Morden’s facility is the envy of other communities and will continue to be so well into the future.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we complete the upgrades to your facility.

What work was part of the other two phases?

Phase One:

  • New Kitchen,
  • New buffet service area, which can also be used as a meeting room,
  • New storage room for tables and chairs used in the Community Hall,
  • New entrance to the Community Hall,
  • New coat check room for the Community Hall,
  • Expansion of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame,
  • Expansion of the lobby area by removing the walls of the previous Physiotherapy office.

Phase Two:

  • New maintenance shop,
  • New Community Hall washrooms.