Project site, budget, and timeline

The recommended site (see image below) is the general location of the existing Kyle Centre building, within the boundaries of St. Andrews, Kyle, St. George, and Queens streets, and includes the two recently purchased lots to the east. The new community centre would be located as far west as possible on the site, while still allowing for potential future affordable housing to be built at the west end of these City-owned lands. Should work on potential future housing be approved at a later time, that would be considered under a separate project.

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Budget and funding sources

Staff’s preliminary recommendation for the funding strategy to finance the construction of the new community centre is a combination of City reserves and debt financing through the Municipal Finance Authority of B.C. A final funding strategy, which may also include grant opportunities as well as utilizing any applicable Development Cost Charges (DCCs) or Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs), will be brought forward to Council for their consideration when construction costs can be more accurately estimated. This funding approach aligns with the City’s Long Range Strategic Financial Framework and follows best practices around infrastructure financing and inter-generational equity.

The impact on property taxes will depend on the cost of the project, the split between City reserves and debt financing, availability of DCCs or ACCs, and whether the City is able to secure any applicable grants.

Project timeline and phases

The project is planned over four phases, with conceptual design as Phase 1. Phase 1 also includes site planning and cost estimation for the remaining phases. In early 2026, in a second round of public engagement, the City will ask for general feedback on the recommended conceptual design.

Before proceeding with additional phases, the funding strategy will be carefully considered to make sure the project remains financially viable. Pending Council approval of subsequent phases and the proposed funding strategy, the redevelopment of the Kyle Centre area would progress through detailed design of the project site (Phase 2), construction of the community centre and plaza (Phase 3), and construction of the new/expanded Kyle Park (Phase 4).