There’s an exciting new facility coming to Campbell River.
Construction of the Rotary Community Fieldhouse at Robron Park is now underway.
Today’s groundbreaking saw many come out to show their support for the project.
The 4,500 square foot community facility will include equipment storage, an 87-person multipurpose room with kitchen and deck along with change rooms and washrooms.
“Along with being a great new amenity for local recreation, the new field house will open up opportunities for sports groups to host tournaments, and bring more visitors to our community,” says Mayor Andy Adams. “This project was originally championed by the Campbell River Youth Soccer Association, and thanks to their fundraising drive, a significant portion of the cost to construct the field house has been donated.”
He says council is extending thanks for all the donations helping to bring the facility to life.
Along with nearly 300 community donors, major donations came from Cermaq, Ketza Pacific, Seymour Pacific, Rotary Club of Campbell River and Western Forest Products. Significant donations also came from Econobox, Interfor and MOWI.
The City of Campbell River has budgeted $1.2 million for construction of the project.
Approximately $650,000 has been raised through direct donations and from a fundraising campaign by Campbell River Youth Soccer (CRYSA).
“When we were trying to make this a reality, the first group I went to speak to was the Rotary Club,” says Sid Shook, director of CRYSA and chair of the Robron Fieldhouse Committee. “They donated $100,000 right off the bat. It kicked started our fundraising campaign and that has just been tremendous. We’ve got a lot of money and the city’s put in a lot of money. It’s going to be a great facility for the community.”
Once it’s built, the city and CRYSA will sign a 15-year agreement that outlines the association’s use of the building.
“The construction schedule ends in July but the city is putting in all the services. That’s going to take a bit longer. They expect September, so it should be open in the fall,” Shook adds.
