The City of Delta says work is beginning this week on the installation of sewer and water service connections for an indoor training facility at Cromie Park in Ladner.
The section of road between the driveways of 4251 49th St. and 4892 42B Ave. will be temporary closed.
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 14,300-square-foot facility will be located at the southern edge of the park, between the existing baseball diamond and the current all-weather field.
The facility will also include exterior access 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.
According to the city, the LMBA will be responsible for booking the facility for use by other Delta-based sport and community groups. The association will have the sole discretion to allocate and book the facility, while Delta will have access to any remaining hours that may be available at no cost to Delta.
The facility is to be completed by April 2025.
Meanwhile, concerns had been conveyed by some residents about increased traffic and speeding through the neighbourhood with the addition of the facility.
The city’s Transportation Advisory Committee earlier this year was informed that public consultation had been undertaken on proposed traffic calming measures, but it was decided, due a low survey response, to notify residents that the city would not proceeding at this time.
It was noted, however, that it may be valuable to revisit the process once the facility was approved.
