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Winakwa Community Centre Redevelopment Project
History/Accomplishments
Established
in 1952, Winakwa Community Centre was one of the largest
community centres in Winnipeg, serving both Windsor Park and
Niakwa Park. A ground-breaking ceremony in 1961 saw the
construction of a dance hall and hockey change rooms to
accommodate over 800 registered hockey players!
Through the
years, Winakwa has grown and changed to meet the needs of the
community which now encompasses Southland Park and Promenade du
Parc. In the 1980’s, a multi-purpose room, craft room and
barrier free washroom were added. In the 90’s, we saw the
addition of a new playground and wading pool, as well as an
attached garage.
The new
millennium saw the formation of the Winakwa Building Committee
to address the best approach for future development. Its first
order of business was to conduct a survey of area residents to
gain input in the planning of improvements at Winakwa. The
response was an overwhelming consensus for the following
improvements:
·
Replace
outdoor hockey rinks
·
Construct
indoor gym
·
Renovate
building/site
This became
the foundation of the Winakwa Redevelopment Project. Through
consultation, a practical, cost-effective design was chosen, to
be implemented in two phases:
Phase
1:
Phase
1 addressed site works with the following accomplishments valued
at nearly $500,000:
·
Demolition
of 3 outdoor rinks and storage building
·
Two outdoor
rinks were restored (one asphalt, one sod)
·
New players
box/storage building was constructed
·
Parking lot
was expanded to over twice its original size
·
Portable
skateboard park and basketball court were installed
·
LED
display pylon sign was installed
·
Landscaping
was enhanced
Much
of the above work was aided by a huge volunteer effort. Thank
you to all those involved!
Moving
Forward...
Phase
2:
Phase 2 –
Rationale:
Winakwa is
an extremely active community centre, with programs for all
ages. Over the years, we have introduced basketball, volleyball,
indoor soccer, table tennis, new dance programs, fitness
classes, etc. in response to changing recreation trends.
Unfortunately, many of these programs must be accommodated
off-site and several new programs have been turned away due to
lack of space or improper amenities. Finding available school
gym space is a growing challenge, especially with the
introduction of mandatory Phys. Ed. for all grades.
Phase 2 –
Scope of Work:
1.
Renovations to the
existing building
§
Development of a
new public lobby and control office
§
Conversion of
existing change rooms to storage
2.
New addition
§
New front entrance
§
Regulation-size
gymnasium
§
Change rooms
§
Washrooms
§
Meeting room
§
Control office
§
Circulation
area/hockey change area
Hard work,
patience and perseverance have finally paid off as Phase 2
becomes a reality!
Click here
for the latest floor plan.
We need the community's help! Please
see a letter from our President.
To make a donation, please fill out the
attached card.
Thank you for your continued support!
If you have questions, please contact Rob Gobeil at 253-5877.
