New draft plan outlines 30-year development and renewal of civic facilities.
A new long-term guiding document, Coquitlam’s draft Major Facility Roadmap, has been introduced to guide the development and renewal of civic, recreation, and cultural facilities over the next 30 years.
This draft document will inform the replacement and development of major facilities, following four planning principles to ensure adequate investment in facilities for current and future residents of Coquitlam.
Coquitlam’s older facilities will need significant investment to meet residents’ needs. Careful planning will determine whether to upgrade or replace them to serve the community best in the long term.
Some older buildings will be updated to meet modern standards and expand capacity for Coquitlam’s growing population.
New facilities are essential to meet the demands of our growing community, and the draft Roadmap identifies potential partnerships and aspirational projects over the 30-year timeframe.
The draft Major Facilities Roadmap offers a flexible planning approach for civic buildings, ensuring Coquitlam can respond to both current needs and future opportunities.
Divided into 10-year increments, the document maps out a potential timeline for sports and community recreation facilities, arts and culture buildings, as well as civic buildings to support fire and police services.
Key upgrades or replacements include facilities such as Blue Mountain Park and the Austin Heights Fire Hall, with new facilities like the Northeast Community Centre in progress.
Long-term financial planning and phased investments are crucial to managing the costs associated with upgrading and constructing new facilities.
Changes in provincial housing legislation require the City to reconsider funding structures for future projects, incorporating a flexible financial approach in the roadmap.
In the coming weeks, staff will present the draft Roadmap to the City’s advisory committees and operating partners before finalizing it for Council adoption later this year.
Project teams will seek community input during the planning, design, and construction phases to shape the details of each project.