Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project

The RDN completed the final phase of developing a Recreation Services Master Plan for District 69 (Oceanside). It was approved by the RDN Board in May 2018, as a guiding document.
One of the key recommendations from the 2018 Master Plan is the exploration of expanding services/spaces provided at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Work on the concept and design planning project has already begun.
This project will include capital and operating cost estimates, a funding resource assessment, as well as a review of past expansion concept designs, parameters and priorities. The project will incorporate feedback from residents, user groups and elected officials.
Want to learn more or get involved?
- Be sure to register, we will provide email updates including when the community engagement events are, as the project progresses.
- Learn more about the expansion project by reading our background documents.
- Check out the FAQ's that are updated based on questions that we are asked.
- Ask us a question using the Q&A tab below.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about the project, ask your questions and share your input!
The RDN completed the final phase of developing a Recreation Services Master Plan for District 69 (Oceanside). It was approved by the RDN Board in May 2018, as a guiding document.
One of the key recommendations from the 2018 Master Plan is the exploration of expanding services/spaces provided at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Work on the concept and design planning project has already begun.
This project will include capital and operating cost estimates, a funding resource assessment, as well as a review of past expansion concept designs, parameters and priorities. The project will incorporate feedback from residents, user groups and elected officials.
Want to learn more or get involved?
- Be sure to register, we will provide email updates including when the community engagement events are, as the project progresses.
- Learn more about the expansion project by reading our background documents.
- Check out the FAQ's that are updated based on questions that we are asked.
- Ask us a question using the Q&A tab below.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about the project, ask your questions and share your input!
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This Survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
Thank you to those that have shared their thoughts with us to date. We continue to look for community input to help guide the planning and design of proposed expansion to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Four preliminary design options for expansion have been prepared for your consideration and discussion.
All preliminary design options:
- Address the priorities identified in the 2019-2029 Oceanside Recreation Services Master Plan.
- Through a phased construction process, allow the existing Ravensong Aquatic Centre to remain open during construction and minimize overall closures.
- Implement community input to date.
Your comments will help us to develop final recommended concept designs.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
The Regional District of Nanaimo would like to invite your participation in the concept design for a possible expansion to Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Please complete the survey to let us know what facility features and programs will best support you, your neighbours and the growing Oceanside community.
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Timeline
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May 2018 - District 69 (Oceanside) 2019-2029 Master Plan approved
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Nov 2019 - Stakeholder and User Groups Focus Groups
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December 2019 to January 7, 2020- Public Survey
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January 20 & 23, 2020 - Community Open Houses
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project has finished this stageFeedback gathered on four expansion design options
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February 13, 2020 - Update Report Presentation #1 to Oceanside Services Committee
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Feb-March 2020 Preferred Option Feedback/Survey
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June 25, 2020 - Update Report Presentation #2 to Oceanside Services Committee
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project has finished this stagePreferred design option(s) presented to the OSC and recommendations made to the RDN Board. For more details see update.
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June 10, 2021 - Phased Options Update to Oceanside Services Committee
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project has finished this stageClick here to view what was presented at the recent OSC meeting with recommendations to the RDN Board.
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June 22, 2021 - RDN Board Meeting
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project has finished this stageThe Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board supported proceeding with the next phase of the design and planning for the Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) expansion project.
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November 17, 2021 - Oceanside Services committee Meeting
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project has finished this stageThe Oceanside Services Committee will receive recommendations for the RAC expansion project.
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November , 2021 RDN Board gives direction for Next Stage of Expansion Design
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project has finished this stageOceanside Services Committee (OSC) recommend to the RDN Board that staff continue to plan for an expansion of Ravensong Aquatic Centre in phases that could be adapted.
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June 27, 2022 Oceanside Services Committee
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project has finished this stageOceanside Services Committee scheduled to receive an update on cost estimates for possible expansion to begin in 2023.
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RDN Board gives direction for next stage of Expansion
Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project is currently at this stageAt the July 12, 2022 regular meeting of the RDN Board the following motion related to the expansion to Ravensong Aquatic Centre was passed:
That the Regional District of Nanaimo proceed with option 1B as noted on page 4 of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion and Regional Aquatics for Oceanside Communities 2022-2024 Plan staff report.
That should funds be awarded to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion Project from the Canada Community Building Fund Strategic Priorities Fund program stream, the timelines, including phasing options for the project, be re-evaluated, and revised to capitalize on awarded funds.
At the same meeting the RDN Board referred the following motion to an upcoming regular Board meeting
That a referendum occur concurrently with the referendum for the amendment to Bylaw 899.
Background Documents
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Presentations
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Oceanside Services Committee - June 11, 2021 (8.84 MB) (pdf)
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Oceanside Services Committee Options Report - June 25, 2020 (211 KB) (pdf)
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Oceanside Services Committee Options Presentation - June 25, 2020 (5.15 MB) (pdf)
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Attachment 1 Preferred Options Summary - June 25, 2020 OSC (1.04 MB) (pdf)
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Attachment 2 Financial Projections Options - June 25, 2020 OSC (693 KB) (pdf)
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Oceanside Services Committee - February 13, 2020 (27.7 MB) (pdf)
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Oceanside Services Committee - Project Introduction - Nov 14, 2019 (4.56 MB) (pdf)
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News Releases
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Open Houses Presentation Boards - Jan 20 & 23, 2020 (9.11 MB) (pdf)
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Ravensong OSC Presentation_June 27 FINAL R4 email.pdf (13 MB) (pdf)
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre Expansion and Regional Aquatics for Oceanside Communities 2022 - 2024 PLAN .pdf (291 KB) (pdf)
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Attachment 1 - Ravensong Aquatic Centre Design and Phasing Options Summary.pdf (1.9 MB) (pdf)
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Attachment 2 - Class C Cost Estimates Ravensong Aquatic Centre Original Option (OO).pdf (294 KB) (pdf)
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Attachment 3 - Tax Requisition Per Funding Member – EA E Included at Usage, Assessment and 13.pdf (187 KB) (pdf)
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Who's listening
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Manager, Recreation Services
Email dbanman@rdn.bc.ca