A $65M field house in the works near Edmonton is approaching a big milestone
A massive new indoor field house is approaching a big milestone east of Edmonton, with construction on the project set to begin this spring.
Earlier this year, the plan for the field house saw a big boost after Strathcona County council approved funding for the $65-million project.
The field house will be centrally located, close to Millennium Place, Bethel Transit Terminal, and Emerald Hills Leisure Centre in Sherwood Park.
The County added that Broadview Drive is unfinished and, as part of construction, will be completed to connect Broadview Road with Buckingham Drive, improving access to area businesses. The site currently hosts Sally Stewart Dog Park, which will be temporarily relocated in the spring when construction starts.
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Amenities expected for the field house include a mix of turf and court space, which can be used for racket sports like tennis, badminton, and pickleball, and field sports like soccer and football.
“This is an exciting addition for Strathcona County as we continue to build a community of choice,” said Mayor Rod Frank in a news release. “Our residents have expressed that a multi-purpose fieldhouse is a priority, and we are making that priority a reality. The fieldhouse will meet the needs of thousands of residents and visitors of all ages and abilities, and promote a more active and engaged community for generations to come.”
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We’re so excited to see this project making progress, and with sports like soccer and pickleball only picking up in popularity, there’s no doubt this facility will be a popular spot in the region.
Are you excited to see construction kicking off soon on a new field house in the Edmonton area? Let us know in the comments.
With files from Allison Stephen