The Campbell River Sportsplex is a pre-engineered, multi use facility located in the Willow Point area of Campbell River which includes racquetball and squash courts, a weight room, a large gymnasium, activity rooms, kitchen, office space and related change and washroom facilities.
The building was constructed in 1993 and supports all of the outdoor sports fields and other activity spaces at the Willow Point Park. It has now reached the end of its service life and requires an extensive renovation.
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The Campbell River Sportsplex is a pre-engineered, multi use facility located in the Willow Point area of Campbell River which includes racquetball and squash courts, a weight room, a large gymnasium, activity rooms, kitchen, office space and related change and washroom facilities. The building also supports all of the outdoor sports fields and other activity spaces at Willow Point Park. The Sportsplex was constructed in 1993 and has now reached the end of service life for several key building envelope systems. The majority of the existing rooftop mechanical equipment is in need of upgrading and due to increased demand, the facility is in significant need of additional storage space.
The Sportsplex is located at 1800 S. Alder Street.
RFP 19-37 for Sportsplex Consulting Services was awarded to Stantec Consulting Ltd for design.
Tender 21-62 was posted with results significantly exceeding the approved budget. As a result the City has negotiated a modified scope of work with the lowest priced, compliant tenderer Ketza Pacific Contracting Ltd.
The Sportsplex will be closed from May 1 - September 30, 2022, with the majority of the work to be completed during this time frame.
The project budget has been updated to $4.77 million with all funding in the approved 2022-2031 Capital Plan.
The project is being funded by the facilities reserve.
The Sportsplex will be closed during the period May 1 - September 30, 2022. For updates and impact to programs during this time, check the Parks and Recreation page found on the City’s website.
Getting Around During Construction
Traffic management during construction is the responsibility of the contractor doing the work.
Current Traffic Notifications
No notifications at this time.
Project Progress
The contractor is addressing ongoing warranty repairs.
Facility including Squash and Racquetball Courts are fully open.
Weight and stretch rooms opening!
Squash and Racquetball courts remain closed until further notice.
Due to the installation of the lighting system at Willow Point Park, the upper parking lot (off of Parkway) will be closed from September 12 until mid-October.
Disc golf holes 17 and 18 will be closed from September 7 until mid-October.
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Construction start date. The construction is expected to be complete by Fall 2022.
Notice to Proceed issued to Ketza Pacific Contracting Ltd.
Tender 21-62 A awarded to the lowest compliant bidder, Ketza Pacific Contracting Ltd.
