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Federal and territorial governments teaming up to fund a new recreation centre in Dawson, Yukon.
Artist concept of new recreation centre in Dawson, Yukon. (Image courtesy of Government of Yukon)
Construction will soon be underway for a new community recreational space in Dawson, Yukon, after a combined investment of more than $60 million was secured from the federal and territorial governments.
The new Dawson City Recreation Centre will provide modern, safe and accessible amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located on the southeast corner of Dome Road and the North Klondike Highway, the centre will include a variety of recreational amenities, including an ice rink, curling sheets, a fitness centre, an indoor play area and an indoor walking loop. There will also be a community programming space, an office area and a multi-purpose room.
The design and construction of the new facility has been planned through community feedback and partnership with the City of Dawson and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, with construction being managed by general contractor Wildstone Construction.
“Our government supports local infrastructure projects that can serve northerners and families more holistically and sustainably,” stated parliamentary secretary to the minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, Brendan Hanley. “The new Dawson City Recreation Centre will be an accessible and inclusive hub space where people can connect and access diverse amenities and programming for many years to come.”
“We are thrilled to be part of bringing a new recreation centre to life for the Dawson community,” added the Yukon’s Minister of Community Services, Richard Mostyn. “This project is about more than just a building; it’s about creating a space where people can connect, stay active and come together for years to come. It’s a promise we made to the community, and we’re excited to see it becoming a reality. A heartfelt thank you to the City of Dawson, the Government of Canada and Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin for their strong partnership and shared commitment in making this vision possible.”
The Canadian government is providing $40,000,000 through its Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream and an additional $7,925,000 through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, and the government of Yukon is providing $15,975,000 for the construction of the centre, along with an additional $8.3 million for site preparations, which includes site grading and storm water management.