Town of Banff

Recreation Centre Project

Site plan of the Banff Recreation Centre Redevelopment Project GEC Architecture

Banff Recreation Centre Redevelopment

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Redeveloping the Banff Recreation Centre is one of Town Council’s 2009 priorities. The project has been divided into four phases:

• Phases 1 and 2 - replacement and expansion of ice facilities
• Phase 3 - construction of a gymnasium and wellness facility
• Phase 4 - construction of a leisure pool

Town Council has approved capital funding to initiate phases 1 and 2 of the redevelopment and expansion of the Banff Recreation Centre. Work began in May 2009, and includes:

• Deconstruction of the curling/mini-rink building
• Reconstruction of a new four sheet curling rink and curling lounge area, lobby and concession  lease area reconstruction
• Construction of new hockey dressing rooms on the west wall of the existing arena
• Construction of new entrances, offices, user storage and meeting room spaces
• Construction of required parking
• Replacement of the existing arena slab and board system
• Construction of a second NHL-sized ice arena, 200’ x 85’. The existing arena is 185’ x 85’.

Future phases will come on board as funding permits. 

For more details, please see:

• Background
• Project Need
• Project Benefits
• Designs, Drawings and Plans
• Environmental Analysis
  
• Frequently Asked Questions