Voght Park and Track Project

Overview

Replacement of previous non-standard oval 400m, 6 lane track to a provincially-rated standard 8-lane 400m running track, long jump pits, and grass infield area.

Funding

Thanks to funding from the Province of BC and Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), the City replaced the previous oval track with a standard 8-lane running track that meets the size and shape requirements for competitive provincial track and field events.

While DFA does not normally provide disaster funding for fields, the City received an exception for this maintained structure, receiving nearly $450,000 in funds to build back to the previous state.

However, the previous track did not meet the standards necessary to attract sporting events moving forward, and the underground water and drainage system was insufficient.

Thanks to the Province of BC’s Build Back Better initiatives, the City is receiving an additional $500,000 in funding to improve the track’s size and shape to meet Provincial and Canada Games standards.

The project also includes a new irrigation system and long jump pits with concrete curbing.

The City is very appreciative of all the funding received to date.

Park Repairs