The Central Okanagan Rugby Enthusiasts (CORE) and the City of Kelowna are inviting residents to attend an information session to learn more about the proposed multi-sport fieldhouse in Rutland Recreation Park.
The session will take place on Wednesday, April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Rutland Arena Lobby, 645 Dodd Rd. Representatives from the City of Kelowna and CORE will be on hand to share information and answer questions.
“The current building is in poor condition and doesn’t meet our city’s user group needs,” said Sandra Kochan, Partnership Manager. “This partnership with CORE will provide a much needed revitalization of the space, and make it a true multi-sport hub for adult and youth sport programs, education, events and tournaments.”
The new two-story building would replace the current one-story fieldhouse and would include:
"CORE represents eight different sport organizations who will make the Rutland Recreation Park fieldhouse their home," said Doug Manning, President of the Central Okanagan Rugby Enthusiasts society. "The facility will be a home for U13 multi-sport programs, a variety of adult field sports, and field sport tournaments for all ages.”
In October, 2018, CORE submitted a proposal to the City of Kelowna to raise money to build and operate a new fieldhouse in Rutland Recreation Park. CORE and the City of Kelowna are now in the final stages of drafting the memorandum of understanding, and this session is intended to inform nearby residents, property owners and park users of the proposed plans.
The development of the Rutland Recreation Park Fieldhouse is subject to Council approval of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), CORE fundraising and the City’s standard development process. Pending the approval of the MOU, fundraising will begin later this year and construction is anticipated to start in 2020, with completion in 2021.