Project Update - February 2025

City Council has approved the 1010 Somerset concept plan on December 11, 2024 and directed staff to proceed with the next stages of planning for the site.

To advance this project, staff will conduct detailed planning work in 2025 and 2026, to 1) create the school site 2) create a framework to examine District Energy options, 3) prepare and apply for a Zoning by-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment 4) identify the affordable housing opportunity, and 5) complete initial site works.

Planning work for City-owned elements, including the Plant Recreation Centre expansion, park development, and a new recreation and cultural facility will require engaging architects and engineers in 2025. This is the first stage in creating a design for the new City recreation and cultural facility. This work will focus on the planned uses and will include a needs assessment, and public engagement to determine the facility’s functional design.

Staff anticipate returning to Council with a comprehensive work plan to deliver the community hub envisioned for 930 and 1010 Somerset Street no later than Q1 2027. This will include a detailed funding strategy.