July 26, 2023
Whitby Town Council has approved the overall funding and contractor for the Whitby Sports Complex,the final steps needed before construction of the new sports complex is anticipated to begin later this year.
The amenities planned to be part of the future facility include:
- an aquatic centre with a 25-metre, 10-lane pool, separate leisure pool and 2nd floor spectator viewing area – which will make the Whitby Sports Complex home to the largest pool in Durham Region;
- a double gymnasium, with three-lane indoor walking track;
- a twin-pad arena with 85-foot by 190-foot ice pads; and
- flexible spaces to support community programs, meetings, and arts and cultural activities.
A number of environmental sustainability initiatives incorporated into the facility’s design will make it the first Zero Carbon building and LEED Gold facility in Canada to include a twin pad arena, gymnasium, and aquatics facility.
The outdoor park neighbouring the facility is also planned to include pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts; a multi-purpose sports field; a playground; as well as a skatepark and pump track.
The final cost estimate for the construction of the Whitby Sports Complex and outdoor park is approximately $154.9 million, to be funded primarily through Development Charges collected from residential developers.
During recent engagement on the new Community Strategic Plan, residents shared that green spaces, parks, sports facilities and fields are top attributes that make Whitby unique. Constructing the new Whitby Sports Complex is action item 2.3.2 under Pillar 2 (Whitby’s Natural and Built Environment) in the Community Strategic Plan
