A new look is proposed for a new sports training facility already under construction at Cromie Park in Ladner.
Council earlier this year approved a construction and lease agreement with the Ladner Minor Baseball Association (LMBA) to build a new indoor baseball training facility at the park.
The 14,600-square-foot facility will be located at the southern edge of the park.
The city recently announced that an alteration in the planned design will see the building’s exterior colour changed to address glare from the originally proposed metal siding, incorporate the LMBA team colours and adopt a “red barn” colouring to reflect the community’s farming roots.
The facility will still include exterior public washrooms, meeting space, a concession and storage space.
The city’s parks and recreation department will also be able to use the $3.7 million facility to host public programs.
The City of Delta will provide $2.5 million in funding with the remaining funds contributed by the LMBA.
There are to be no financial liens, mortgages or charges levelled against the building or lands to fund the construction of the project, says the city.
The training facility will be situated between the existing baseball diamond and the current all-weather field, which is intended to be converted into a third diamond in 2025.
The facility is to be completed by April 2025.
