Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan
The CRD Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) has developed a 20-year master plan for the Rainbow Recreation Centre site. This project was identified as a priority in the 2019 Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan in response to the community’s desire for increased access to indoor recreation facilities for residents and visitors.
The site master plan assesses current and future capacity needs and identifies suitable expansion opportunities. This plan will inform a phased capital planning approach for new facilities and program amenities based on input from key stakeholders and the public.
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The CRD Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) has developed a 20-year master plan for the Rainbow Recreation Centre site. This project was identified as a priority in the 2019 Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan in response to the community’s desire for increased access to indoor recreation facilities for residents and visitors.
The site master plan assesses current and future capacity needs and identifies suitable expansion opportunities. This plan will inform a phased capital planning approach for new facilities and program amenities based on input from key stakeholders and the public.
Rainbow Recreation Centre was built in 2008. Visitors engage in a range of activities, including aquafit, lap swim, leisure swim, swim club, swim lessons, hot tub, recreation programs, dog park access, trail walking, community gardening and/or facility renting. The aquatic centre features a six-lane, 25-metre lap multi-purpose pool and 12-person whirlpool. In a typical year, the pool sees over 50,000 visits and over 400 aquatic program registrations. In 2018, the CRD assumed responsibility for pool operations and management from a private contractor.
The site is zoned as Community Land Use Facility 1 (CF1 (B)) with the approved use as “institutional” and “recreation facility and child daycare.” This site is the only indoor recreation property managed by PARC that is zoned with the stipulation that only 25% of the land can be covered for indoor space, due to the property’s location in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Currently, the site is only 5% covered.
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Final Master Plan & Report
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) is excited to announce that we have developed the final plan and the final report for the Rainbow Road Recreation Centre Site Master Plan. The final plan has been developed by compiling the feedback from over eight months of community consultation. Thank you to everyone who participated and got involved in the process!
For more details, please view the following documents:
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Conceptual Designs & Feedback Survey
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Capital Regional District (CRD) Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) is excited to announce that we have concluded the second public survey on April 4, 2022 about the three draft conceptual designs for the Rainbow Recreation Centre.
We are now compiling the results of the public survey into one draft design to present to PARC for consideration.
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Public Input Survey
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you to everyone who participated and completed the survey, which was available from September 27, 2021 until October 18, 2021. The input we received will inform conceptual designs that will then be shared with the community for feedback ahead of preparing a final draft design.
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Phone (250) 537-4448
Lifecycle
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Project initiation
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stageGathering background information and preparing for engagement.
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Public input
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stagePublic survey and engagement with key stakeholders.
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PARC Review
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stagePARC will be presented with the results of the public survey and provide additional comments to incorporate into conceptual designs.
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Conceptual designs
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stageThree conceptual designs will be developed, informed by findings from the initial engagement period.
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Public engagement
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stagePublic feedback on design options and meetings with First Nations, key agencies and stakeholders.
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Final draft design
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stageAdditional information and input received will inform a final draft design for PARC approval.
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PARC review
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stagePARC will consider feedback and analysis as part of its final review and approval of the design.
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Final master plan
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan has finished this stageAfter PARC approval, the final master plan and final report are posted across CRD platforms.
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Government approvals
Rainbow Recreation Centre Master Plan is currently at this stageApprovals are required from the Agricultural Land Commission and referred to Islands Trust for information.
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Implementation
this is an upcoming stage for Rainbow Recreation Centre Master PlanImplementation includes capital planning and seeking grant funding to develop the site in a phased approach.