Project Background

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre is undertaking the Green and Accessible Improvement Project to increase the facility’s environmental sustainability and improve accessibility.

Work on the project began in 2024. The centre anticipates the ability to remain open during all phases of the project. Impacts to facility spaces and programs will be localized and every attempt will be made to minimize patron impact. Please see the regularly-updated table below to learn more about specific impacts to program spaces. 

Funding for the Green and Accessible Improvement Project has been secured through Infrastructure Canada's Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program. Additional funding is being provided by the District of Saanich. 

Facility Impacts June 2025

Activity/Program Space	Project Impacts
ALL SPACES	Upcoming full facility closure from 5pm on August 1 through August 4.
Reception Desk/Lobby	The existing Reception Desk will be closed starting June 10. A temporary Reception Desk will be available near the northeast facility entrance (arts wing).   Scaffolding will be erected in the Lobby area. Limited interruptions during setup.   Construction barriers are in place along the windows, closing the recreation centre's front entrance. Ongoing construction behind barriers through October 2025 will result in noise impacts.
Main Entrance and Drop Off Area	No entry through automatic double doors and no drop off in front of the building. Beginning June 11, the café patio entrance will be closed.   An alternative, accessible entrance is available via the northeast facility doors (arts wing). Temporary vehicle and handyDART pick-up/drop-off is available at the northeast entrance (arts wing). View map of temporary entrance.
Café/Lounge	The Second Chance Café will be closing for the season from June 14 to September (exact re-opening date to be confirmed). For food and beverage alternatives, please visit the nearby Derby at Cedar Hill Golf Club House at 1400 Derby Rd.   Beginning June 11, the café patio entrance will be closed. An alternative entrance is available via the northeast facility doors (arts wing).   The Café/Lounge area will be closed from June 30 through July 4.   Ongoing work behind construction barriers through October 2025 will result in noise impacts.
Parking	The facility entry point has been rerouted, impacting parking availability and traffic flow. New directional signage directs traffic flow and parking availability.     Additional parking is available in the Finlayson parking lot.
Multipurpose Room	Ongoing work behind construction barriers will result in noise impacts.   Exterior doors are closed for construction.
Activity Room	n/a
Art Studios 1 & 2	n/a
Ceramics	n/a
Change Rooms	n/a
Dance Studio	n/a
Gallery	n/a
Gymnasium	n/a
Squash Club	n/a
Tennis Courts	n/a
Washrooms	n/a
Weight Room	n/a
Exterior of Tennis Facility	n/a

Project Scope and Timelines

Cedar Hill's Green and Accessible Improvement Project will be split into two phases.

Phase 1

The first phase primarily addresses mechanical improvements and is anticipated to span spring to winter 2024. 

Phase 1 mechanical improvements to the facility to increase sustainability include:

• The transition of the main facility boiler from gas to a high-efficiency air-to-water electric heat pump
• Upgrades to weight room heat pumps for increased heating and cooling capacity and efficiency
• The addition of ventilation and heat recovery in the tennis facility
• Upgrades to LED lighting for increases in energy efficiency in the tennis facility

Phase 2

The second phase will continue to address sustainability improvements while also focusing on accessibility upgrades. This phase of the project is currently expected to begin in March 2025. Larger-scale impacts to the facility are anticipated; more details will be provided as available.

Phase 2 architectural improvements to the facility include:

• Addition of a main entrance vestibule
• A redesigned reception counter
• Upgrades to glazing in the main entrance area
• New flooring for many public areas of the centre
• New auto door-openers

Phase 2 Facility Impacts

Please note the following service modifications beginning March 3, 2025:

• Main entrance closure and relocation – the main entrance doors will be temporarily relocated to the northeast facility doors (arts wing).
• Accessible entrance and handyDART pick-up/drop-off – an accessible entrance is available via the northeast facility doors (arts wing). A temporary vehicle and handyDART pick-up/drop-off are also available at the northeast entrance location.