Recognizing a Community Need
It has been widely reported that the communities south of the Bow River are underserved and rapidly growing. Projections from the City of Calgary show that the South East quadrant is expected to grow, adding over 90,000 residents in the next 10 years, and another 120,000 (for a total of 210,000) in the next 20 years.
Advantages & Partnerships in the Seton Area
The Seton area is the ideal location for a major wellness and recreation facility as it is easily accessible from the major South East arteries; Deerfoot Trail and Highway 22X. Also, this site is in close proximity to the new South Calgary Hospital, guaranteeing easy access to transportation. Wellness and recreational services are instrumental in injury prevention and complementary to health care services provided at the hospital. The Seton Committee intends to work with the hospital to use any public or private funding raised for the project in mutually beneficial ways to meet the needs of South Calgary users
Working with the City of Calgary & Residents
The estimated budget of the proposed South East Recreational Wellness Facility is $115 Million. This figure is based on today’s construction estimates and similar current projections that have been developed for the proposed North East Recreation and Wellness Complex. The final determination of the exact facilities to be included in the major recreational complex will be decided by the group selected by the City of Calgary to design, build, and manage the complex.
If the Seton Committee is successful in being chosen for this opportunity, the members of the committee will have in-depth consultation with the City of Calgary and area residents to create a building plan. The wellness and recreation needs of South East Calgary residents will be examined and activities and services will be chosen based on the demographics, sustainability, economies of scale and human needs. The goal is to balance revenue streams with programs and services for all ages, and develop complementary wellness partnerships with tenants.
The Seton Committee is committed to supporting the South East
communities and families in Calgary.
Who is the Seton Committee?
The Seton Committee is made up of volunteers from various communities in the South East. Click on the picture to the right so see who is currently a member.
