Be part of the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre transformation
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Virtual Public Information
Session to take place on Sept. 10
Citizens are invited to join the conversation that is shaping the future of the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre. A virtual Public Information Session will take place on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for interested participants to hear about the community centre’s upcoming major renovation. An online survey will also be shared after the information session to collect high-level feedback on design concepts.
Citizens are invited to join the conversation that is shaping the future of the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre. A virtual Public Information Session will take place on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for interested participants to hear about the community centre’s upcoming major renovation. An online survey will also be shared after the information session to collect high-level feedback on design concepts.
The Garnet
A. Williams Community Centre, located at 501 Clark Ave. W., is deeply rooted in
the city of Vaughan’s history as its oldest multi-use community centre. Since
1984, the community centre has provided residents of Thornhill with quality
leisure programs and activities. Other than ongoing maintenance and repair
work, the facility has not been significantly altered since it was expanded in 2005.
Collecting
feedback from the community is vital to the success of this community centre’s
renovations. Previously, the City reached out to facility users to see what
types of physical space and programming improvements would be desired. Based on
the recommendations collected, as well as sustainability planning and review of
best design practices by key stakeholders and City staff, the community centre
is now being redeveloped to improve functionality and design. Citizens who
would like to attend this next phase of public engagement can register for their
spot online. A link to the virtual Public Information Session will be provided
in advance of the event to all registered guests. After the session, a link to
the survey will also be made available at vaughan.ca/GAWCC.
The
City is committed to keeping the community informed about the design progress
as well as construction impacts once the renovation begins. Project updates,
details and redevelopment timelines will be regularly updated on the project’s
website.
While the
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre is closed for renovations, Vaughan Fitness
members may use any of the City’s five fitness centres, including the nearby
North Thornhill Community Centre Fitness Centre. All Vaughan memberships, such as
fitness and sports, may also be put on hold during the facility closure without
penalty.
The Garnet
A. Williams Community Centre renovation will reinforce a culture of design
excellence through the redevelopment of spaces that will respond to the needs
of citizens with strong considerations for functionality, accessibility,
sustainable design, urban design, architectural design and citizen experience. Once
complete, this new centre will further connect the community while enhancing
and enriching the quality of life for those who live and play in this
fast-growing neighbourhood. The project also reflects the City’s commitment to
fostering active, safe and diverse communities that are environmentally
sustainable and inclusive as outlined in the 2018-2022 Term of
Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan and the 2018 Active Together
Master Plan.