Parking and track update at the new Robert Bateman Community Centre

The City of Burlington’s application for a reduction of 41 parking spaces at Robert Bateman Community Centre was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on Dec. 6.

Although this is a reduction in parking spaces, it still means that 94 new parking spaces need to be constructed as part of Phase 1 and the track must be removed. There is no option to save it as building an above or below-ground parking garage is significantly too expensive and would not be ready in time.

In addition, it is anticipated that Phase 2 will require an additional 100 spaces but this will be reviewed in more detail once Phase 2 uses are finalized. The good news is that the reduction in parking spaces means more greenspace can be saved and a paved walking path or trail can be put throughout the greenspace.

When the parking lot was used only by the high school, there was enough parking. Now that there are five community partners using the building, there will be many more visitors and a much higher need for parking.

Residents will have an opportunity to provide ideas and feedback on what should go into the greenspace.