FAQ
- Public consultation must occur on the behalf of the School District regarding the disposition of the facility (this occurred in September 2021)
- Approval of the Ministry of Education to dispose of the facility (the School District has made this request to the Ministry based on public input)
- The RDN will need to conduct an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to obtain the approval of the Electoral Area A residents (this has not yet happened).
How do I inquire about renting the community centre once it is opened?
Facility information can be found at https://www.swaca.ca/
Is the sport court and concrete play areas going to stay where they are or change?
The importance of the sport court and concrete play areas, to the community is recognized. There are no plans at this point to move the sport court.
The middle concrete pad , along the Morden Road side of the property was converted into the playground space during the recently completed capital project. The playground had previously been in the space which is now the upper parking lot.
How was the project be funded?
The cost of the required upgrades to the facility was covered by the Electoral Area A Recreation, and Cultural reserve funds (money that has been saved over time from the EA A tax requisition) and Community Works Funding (a Federal Government Grant program). The project also received some provincial funding through the Growing Communities fund.
The ongoing operational costs of the community centre will fall under the Electoral Area A Recreation and Culture and the Community Parks budgets.
Who operates the facility?
The RC Strategies report recommendation is that the RDN and South Wellington Community Association (SWACA) collaborate to develop a facility management agreement that fits the needs of the community and the capacity of the Association.
One possible approach is that SWACA would manage the facility bookings and general upkeep of the Community Centre and that the RDN would handle the delivery of recreation programs. This will become more clear as we move forward through the process.
UPDATED: As of August 1, 2026 SWACA is responsible for the day to day operation of the centre. If you are interested in renting space at the centre please email them at helloswaca@rdn.bc.ca
The RDN will rent space within the facility for EA A recreation programming. The RDN will also maintain responsibility for the capital management of the facility.
What conditions had to be met before the lease is finalized?
The following are the conditions that had to be met:
These conditions have now been met.