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The City of Orillia is committed to providing information on the Orillia Recreation Facility that is easily accessible to members of the public and stakeholders. Below you will find news releases, progress reports, frequently asked questions, and additional resources pertaining to the Orillia Recreation Facility project as they become available.

Hardcopy versions of these documents will be available at the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S., by request. 

News Releases

Title Date
Orillia Recreation Facility is taking shape June 28, 2017
Have your say in naming the Orillia Recreation Facility  April 12, 2017
Council breaks ground on long-awaited recreation facility  Sept. 28, 2016
Council awards recreation facility tender to The Atlas Corporation Aug. 18, 2016
Orillia on track for awarding recreation project tender this summer June 7, 2016
Detailed design of Orillia's new recreation facility now complete Feb. 1, 2016
Clearing the way for construction of new recreation facility Dec. 10, 2015
Orillia Recreation Facility on track for summer 2018 opening Sept. 21, 2015
Work underway to help determine building foundations for Orillia Recreation Facility July 22, 2015
Council Establishes Location and Amenities June 1, 2015
Community Invited to Recreation Facility Open House May 20, 2015
Progress Continues on Your Recreation Centre March 25, 2015

Negotiations on Recreation Facility Underway

Feb. 26, 2015

 

Additional Resources

Council Information Package
CIP - Recreation Facility Construction Update - March 29, 2018
 CIP - Recreation Facility Construction Update - October 2017
 CIP - Recreation Facility Construction Update - August 2017
 CIP - Recreation Facility Construction Update - February 2017
 CIP - Recreation Facility Construction Update - November 2016
Municipal Monthly Columns
 Progress in Action - July 2017
Recreation centre has something for everyone - February 2016

 

Progress Reports

The City of Orillia will issue Progress Reports at key milestones throughout the project. These Progress Reports will be available in hard copy format at the Orillia City Centre.

Detailed Design Progress Report  >>
Start of Construction Progress Report >>
Foundations & Structural Steel Progress Report>>

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQ sheets have been created to answer specific questions pertaining to certain areas of the project. These FAQs will be available in hard copy format at the Orillia City Centre. 

Frequently Asked Questions
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