The third phase of improvements to Rutland Centennial Park are now underway.

Additions at the park will include an area for a garden, pathways, bench seating, additional landscaping, and an expanded playground. The work is valued at $500,000 and is expected to be complete in late spring 2019.

鈥淲e鈥檙e taking another step toward creating a vibrant Rutland Town Centre, adding to the work already completed to improve transportation and public spaces in this growing community,鈥� said Andrew Gibbs, project manager.

鈥淏y investing in the continued revitalization of Rutland Centennial Park, we鈥檙e improving access to enhanced, inclusive gathering spaces for all ages and abilities.鈥�

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This marks the third out of four phases of park improvements, which to date have included development of a new sports field and a new accessible playground. During construction, access will remain open to other sections of the park.

Washrooms, a gathering place and entry featyre will need to be added after phase three is complete.

The City acquired the previously-undeveloped 2.5-hectare park space next to Rutland Centennial Hall in February 2015 and has since transformed the park into a community space that can be used year-round. In June 2015, the federal government announced a $50,000 investment to help construct the $250,000 playground at the park, and total upgrades to date, including phases one through three, total approximately $1.2 million.

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