Riverside South
Community Centre and Library
The City is making real progress on the proposed community centre and library for Riverside South!
I want to thank residents for coming out to the Rideauview Community Centre to share feedback on the proposed design.
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Close to 200 residents filled the gym, a great showing of community solidarity and excitement for this new project. It was the largest crowd I have ever seen for a public meeting!
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The community centre and library, located near Limebank Station, will help energize the future town centre, where the community will see major developments over the next several years.
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This important project will include a library, the first for the community. I am proud the Ottawa Public Library is making Riverside South a priority by advancing this development.
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The gymnasium and outdoor amenities such as the play structures, fields and boarded outdoor rink will address the need for more recreation in Riverside South.
The City has funded $29 million for the community centre, and $12 million for the library, with the money being secured through the City budget.
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I want to thank Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for his support in advancing this project.
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Residents can learn more about the project and provide comments in a survey available until April 14 on Engage Ottawa.
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This project is separate from the larger recreation complex that will be located approximately 2 kilometers east on Earl Armstrong Road. That project will include additional recreation like fields, hockey rinks and a much-needed swimming pool. Both City projects will bring more recreation and public services to south Ottawa.
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If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to my office at steve.desroches@ottawa.ca
I went on CBC's Ottawa Morning to discuss the project and the public meeting on Tuesday, listen to the interview below.
