SURREY: Mayor Doug McCallum has announced his plans to build a new swimming pool, this time for the community of North Surrey at the Chuck Bailey Rec Centre.
With a rapidly growing population, the Mayor and Safe Surrey Coalition recognize the need for more infrastructure across the City of Surrey. Recently announcing his plan to build a new swimming pool for residents living in Cloverdale and Clayton at the Clayton Community Centre, Mayor Doug McCallum has now turned his attention to North Surrey.
“I have heard loud and clear from residents of North Surrey that there is a need for a swimming pool for their community that they love. With today’s announcement, every community neighbourhood in our City will have a swimming pool for young families and seniors” said Mayor Doug McCallum.
This July, the City of Surrey revealed proposed Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre expansion designs. The design is based on feedback from phases 1 and 2 of public engagement in 2021, where the public gave feedback on their values and needs, as well as the types of activities and spaces they would like to see in the expanded facility.
The proposed design includes a second gymnasium, a fitness centre, learning kitchen, maker space, large and small multi-purpose spaces and childcare spaces. Outdoor amenities include a new entry plaza, community garden space and a grand lawn to accommodate a range of social and learning activities to meet current and future needs of the growing neighbourhood and surrounding Whalley Town Centre.
According to Safe Surrey Coalition, it has made $424 million in capital investments for young families, youth and seniors and will continue to build world-class community infrastructure to keep up with our city’s growth. “We are campaigning for The Surrey We Love.”
