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BACKGROUND
The City of Abbotsford is conducting a review and analysis of the Aquatics services and infrastructure in Abbotsford. This research and your feedback will allow the City to effectively plan for and fund current community needs and potential future Aquatic services and facilities.
The outcome of the study is a strategy containing recommended actions for effective aquatic facility planning as well as an implementation plan to guide action implementation to ensure alignment with City priorities. The focus of the study is to:
Review all relevant historical and background information to guide the process and to ensure recommendations align with City strategic directions.
Identify how well the current aquatic facilities support community demand.
Understand how the demand is expected to change in the 30-year future (based on engagement feedback and informed by aquatic, infrastructure, and programming trends. Comparative municipality benchmarking will also inform this analysis).
The study will support the development of a service and facility strategy for the City to ensure that community demand for aquatic facilities is met into the future. The development of the final strategy will be informed by engagement with staff, aquatic user groups and stakeholders, and the public throughout various stages of the project.
Cornerstone Planning Group, a strategic planning consulting firm based in Vancouver, has been contracted to lead the study with support from aquatic planning and design experts, hcma architecture + design.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The City of Abbotsford is seeking community feedback on options for the development of the draft Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy to help enhance amenities and shape the future of aquatic services for Abbotsford families.
Dates for in-person popup events where staff will be on-site at ARC and MRC to answer questions and gather feedback will be shared soon!
BACKGROUND
The City of Abbotsford is conducting a review and analysis of the Aquatics services and infrastructure in Abbotsford. This research and your feedback will allow the City to effectively plan for and fund current community needs and potential future Aquatic services and facilities.
The outcome of the study is a strategy containing recommended actions for effective aquatic facility planning as well as an implementation plan to guide action implementation to ensure alignment with City priorities. The focus of the study is to:
Review all relevant historical and background information to guide the process and to ensure recommendations align with City strategic directions.
Identify how well the current aquatic facilities support community demand.
Understand how the demand is expected to change in the 30-year future (based on engagement feedback and informed by aquatic, infrastructure, and programming trends. Comparative municipality benchmarking will also inform this analysis).
The study will support the development of a service and facility strategy for the City to ensure that community demand for aquatic facilities is met into the future. The development of the final strategy will be informed by engagement with staff, aquatic user groups and stakeholders, and the public throughout various stages of the project.
Cornerstone Planning Group, a strategic planning consulting firm based in Vancouver, has been contracted to lead the study with support from aquatic planning and design experts, hcma architecture + design.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The City of Abbotsford is seeking community feedback on options for the development of the draft Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy to help enhance amenities and shape the future of aquatic services for Abbotsford families.
The Stage 2 Exploring Options Report builds on the in-depth research and valuable community feedback collected during Stage 1. It outlines a forward-looking framework to help the City address aging aquatic facilities, plan for future needs, and create a modern, inclusive aquatic system for everyone.
Your voice matters. Share your thoughts by completing our survey below.
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The City of Abbotsford has initiated an in-depth review and analysis of their aquatic services and infrastructure. This study aims to identify current challenges and opportunities to effectively plan for and fund current needs and potential future aquatic facilities. The information provided in this survey will help inform Abbotsford’s Aquatic Services and Facility Strategy. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete - thank you for taking the time to complete this important survey!
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Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy has finished this stage
Spring/Summer 2023
Includes Stakeholder & Community Engagement and a Key Findings Report to be presented to Council.
Stage 2 - Exploring Options
Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy has finished this stage
Fall 2024
This stage will explore options to address the future gap in aquatic services / facilities and a Stage 2 Report will be presented to Council.
Stage 3 - Draft Strategy
Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy is currently at this stage
Winter 2025/2026
A draft Aquatic Strategy will be developed to summarize the study's key findings and outcomes.
The Draft Strategy will be presented to Council for feedback. Stakeholder and community engagement will be conducted to obtain additional feedback on the draft strategy.
Stage 4 - Final Strategy
this is an upcoming stage for Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy
Summer/Fall 2026
The Aquatic Strategy will be finalized following Council and public feedback gathered in Stage 3. The final update will be presented to Council for endorsement.
