An artist’s rendering of the exterior of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus, which is now under construction. (CITY OF WINNIPEG)
All three levels of government broke ground Thursday on the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus, a major multi-use facility set to serve one of the city’s fastest-growing areas.
The facility will include gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms, an indoor walking and running track, a fitness area, a café, a serving kitchen, a childcare centre, and an outdoor spray pad.
“Waverley West has been one of the fastest-growing areas in our city and the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus is exactly the kind of infrastructure investment we need to support families, strengthen neighbourhoods, and build healthy communities,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham.
Phase 1 of the project is being funded through $127.5 million in tri-level contributions — $49.2 million from the City of Winnipeg, $31.7 million from the federal government, and $30.66 million from the province.
The province is also contributing an additional $16.5 million for a vocational wing addition to Pembina Trails Collegiate, bringing its total commitment to $47.16 million.
The campus will also house space for childcare serving up to 176 children. It’s expected to open in early 2028 and is anticipated to serve upwards of 120,000 residents.
Preliminary design work on a Phase 2 aquatic facility will begin later this year, with public engagement planned for early 2027. Phase 2 construction remains unfunded at this time.
An artist’s rendering of the interior of the future South Winnipeg Recreation Campus. (CITY OF WINNIPEG)
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