Final AE Report Released: August 2025 Options & Costs

Evaluations of the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre have been completed, and a final report has been released that outlines potential investment strategies for maintenance, repairs, renewals, or replacement of the facility.

The Asset Management Plan (AMP) was produced by Associated Engineering (AE) Alberta Ltd in two phases. In the first phase, AE conducted a preliminary review, developed investment scenarios, and determined preliminary cost forecasts. These findings were published in a Technical Memorandum in late 2024 which was reviewed by Council in late 2024.

The new 75-page report expands on the work completed in the first phase. The AMP includes a detailed analysis of the current facility from a comprehensive inspection of the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre, refined investment strategies, and refined risk and cost forecasts.

The costs are included only for comparison purposes. They are projections and subject to change.

While the capital and operating costs of each investment strategies have been refined, the property tax implications for residents for each option remain at approximately $15 per month more for Maintain, $35 per month more for Expand, and $50 per month more for Build New.

These estimated property tax impacts reflect the forecasted amount of increased taxes needed for the capital cost of each option if fully funded through taxes and do not take into account potential user fees, cost sharing agreements, and potential grants and sponsorships.