Construction will begin this summer on a new covered outdoor sports court in Ladner.
That’s according to the City of Delta, which provided an update this week on the current outdoor lacrosse box, which is to become a covered facility thanks to a $1 million grant from the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program.
The grant is part of a $100-million provincially funded umbrella program, which provides a one-time infrastructure funding grant to communities for shovel-ready projects.
Having an estimated price tag of $1.9 million, the Delta sport court weather protection covering will provide significantly more hours of use for the facility, additional hours that would relieve the demand on arenas during seasonal changes.
In addition to lacrosse, it will also act as a training facility for sports such as baseball and soccer and will include basketball nets for more informal play.
Noting work will begin this July, a news release from the city says having a covered outdoor multi-sport court will allow residents who have limited access to indoor spaces and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreation opportunities year-round.
“Over the past year, we have seen how important outdoor activity is for maintaining physical and mental health and overall well-being. Converting the outdoor lacrosse box into a covered facility will allow sport groups and the public to participate in outdoor activities year-round. It will also be a great facility for trainers and coaches of athletes of all levels,” said Mayor George Harvie. “The City and the region will see many positive benefits from these improvements, and we thank the Province for its investment in our community.”
The project is scheduled for completion by spring 2022.
