Green & Accessible Improvement Project

Project Background

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre is embarking on a Green and Accessible Improvement Project to increase the facility’s environmental sustainability and improve accessibility.

Funding for the Green and Accessible Improvement Project has been secured through Infrastructure Canada's Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program. Additional funding is being provided by the District of Saanich. 

Work on the project will begin in mid-May 2024 and is anticipated to continue into 2025. The centre anticipates the ability to remain open during all phases of the project. Impacts to facility spaces and programs will be localized and every attempt will be made to minimize patron impact. Please see the regularly-updated table below to learn more about specific impacts to program spaces. 

Facility Impacts Monday, June 24 to Sunday, June 30

 Activity/Program Space Project Impacts
ALL SPACES  
Activity Room Heat will be interrupted (mitigated with space heating as available).
Art Studios 1 & 2 n/a
Café/Lounge n/a
Ceramics n/a 
Change Rooms n/a 
Dance Studio n/a 
Gallery Heat will be interrupted (mitigated with space heating as available).
Gymnasium  Heat will be interrupted (mitigated with space heating as available). Please be aware that some project work will occur adjacent to this area, likely with minmal impact to patrons.
Main Entrance  n/a
Multipurpose Room n/a
Parking Parking may be impacted by project work Wednesday, June 26, through Friday, June 28.
Reception Desk/Lobby Some project will occur in this area to access the ceiling. Patron impact is expected to be minimal and localized.
Squash Club n/a
Tennis Courts Partial tennis court closures are expected to begin the week of July 8. Two of the four courts are anticipated to remain open at all times. 
Washrooms

n/a
Weight Room n/a 
Exterior of Tennis Facility Project materials are being stored in this area. Beginning the week of June 24, a tent enclosure will be set up in this area for painting. 

Project Scope and Timelines

Cedar Hill's Green and Accessible Improvement Project will be split into two phases.

Phase 1

The first phase primarily addresses mechanical improvements and is anticipated to span spring to fall, 2024. 

Phase 1 mechanical improvements to the facility to increase sustainability include

  • The transition of the main facility boiler from gas to a high efficiency air-to-water electric heat pump
  • Upgrades to weight room heat pumps for increased heating and cooling capacity and efficiency
  • The addition of ventilation and heat recovery in the tennis facility
  • Upgrades to LED lighting for increases in energy efficiency in the tennis facility

Phase 2

The second phase will continue to address sustainability improvements while also focusing on accessibility upgrades, commencing after phase 1 is completed. 

Phase 2 architectural improvements to the facility include

  • Addition of a main entrance vestibule
  • A redesigned reception counter
  • Upgrades to glazing in the main entrance area
  • New flooring for many public areas of the centre
  • New auto door-openers