Vic High Sports Field Upgrade ProjectNovember 19 2014

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Generally…

• None of these ideas are set – what unfolds depends on community input and available resources.

• It is a 5 phase plan, over 5 or more years.• It is intended for use by Vic High students, by

residents in our surrounding community, and by sports clubs and for sporting events.

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Recent History

• 2012 – VHS and VHS Alumni renew efforts with new Council contact.

• 2013 – Regular meetings take place to explore potential actions and strategies.

• Conversations include school district, our ‘Family of Schools’, city, alumni, community associations, PACs, Glenwarren Lodge, Bays United Soccer Club, Belfry Theatre.

• 2014 – City Council endorses project.

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City Council Resolution• Confirms its support for the Victoria High School Sports

Facility Refurbishment Project, in principle. • Commits to a financial contribution that matches the

amount raised by the Victoria High Alumni Association to a maximum of $250,000, subject to:– a. Community consultation for the project by School District 61

or its designate; – b. Council approval of the final design of the project; and – c. Entering into a joint use agreement between the City and

School District 61. • Commits to continue working with the Victoria High Alumni

Association and Victoria High School to explore other partnerships and move the project forward.

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Fundraising

• City of Victoria matches up to $250,000• Alumni approaching members for ongoing

contributions• Applications to be made for federal

infrastructure programs (including via FCM)• Applications to be made for provincial funding

programs (including via UBCM)• Foundations and Legacy Funds

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Community Conversation• Community consultation for the project:

• Three sessions open to all

• Presentations and conversation with community:• Central Middle School• FCA • FNRG• George Jay Elementary School• Sports Associations• Other?

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Shared Use

• Discussions will begin in the new year among the city, school district and Vic High to imagine terms for shared use.

• It is understood that these discussions will also be part of the community conversation in the future.

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The Journey Continues

• We have succeeded in securing support for the stadium revitalization.

• We have begun fundraising and have had a good initial response.

• We have moved from an idea to a process• You are key.

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Get Involved

• One more consultation in December• Online survey to add your input• Happy to attend any community group

meetings• Will report back to community in new year• Will report to the community as each phase

nears completion

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What Could Be…

• Phase One: A new artificial turf all weather playing field

• Phase Two: Four light standards for night use• Phase Three: New 8 lane 400 metre track• Phase Four: Field house separate from the

school building• Phase Five: New stadium seating

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Existing Plan

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Phase One - Field

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Phase Two - Lighting

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Phase Three - Lighting

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Phase Four – Field House

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Phase Five – Seating

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