Construction Begins on Rideau Heights Community Centre and Library

Published on: 2016/11/22 - in News

Kingston, Ontario – Construction begins this week on the Rideau Heights Community Centre and Library.

The new community centre will be attached to Rideau Heights Public School on MacCauley Street.

The Centre includes a variety of features for the public’s use, including:

Seniors/youth space
Gymnasium
Multi-purpose room
Kitchen
Lounge
City office space
Hall
Specialty rooms
Kingston Frontenac Public Library branch

“This is a big moment on a big project,” said Luke Follwell, director of recreation and leisure services. “The Rideau Heights Community Centre and Library will help revitalize this community – giving its residents a place to meet, connect and enjoy social and healthy activities together.”

Construction has been contracted to Bourgon Construction and expected to be complete in the winter of 2018. The centre is an integral part of the Rideau Heights Regeneration plan.

Community Centre and Library resources available for viewing online (pdfs) include its site plan and floor plan.

Rideau Heights Regeneration Strategy video, posted last November by the City of Kingston:


[ Watch on Youtube ]


Image source: Shannon Park & Rideau Heights Community Centre