Robert Bateman Community Centre
The City of Burlington has purchased the former Robert Bateman Highschool building and greenspace.
With sustainability and community-building in mind, the City of Burlington is repurposing the existing Robert Bateman High School into a City-owned multi-purpose community-focused asset that will align with the City’s objective of being net-zero carbon by 2040. The reuse and conversion of the former secondary school will have interior renovations, exterior building changes and minor site plan modifications as part of Phase 1.
When the renovation is complete, tenants such as Brock University, Burlington Public Library, Halton District School Board, Tech Place and City of Burlington will move into the building and begin offering services.
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The City of Burlington has purchased the former Robert Bateman Highschool building and greenspace.
With sustainability and community-building in mind, the City of Burlington is repurposing the existing Robert Bateman High School into a City-owned multi-purpose community-focused asset that will align with the City’s objective of being net-zero carbon by 2040. The reuse and conversion of the former secondary school will have interior renovations, exterior building changes and minor site plan modifications as part of Phase 1.
When the renovation is complete, tenants such as Brock University, Burlington Public Library, Halton District School Board, Tech Place and City of Burlington will move into the building and begin offering services.
Subscribe to this project page to be notified of important news updates and opportunities to provide input.
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2021
Robert Bateman Community Centre has finished this stage- June 23, 2021- HDSB announcement declaring Robert Bateman High School facility surplus to its need and to circulate it for purchase
- June 24, 2021- City of Burlington announcement regarding intention to submit expression of interest for purchase of the Bateman Campus;
- November 15, 2021 - Report CM-26-21 providing an update on the proposed acquisition of the Bateman Campus;
- December 14, 2021 - Report EICS 20-21: Robert Bateman Building – Preliminary Design, Environmental, Architectural and Engineering Services
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2022
Robert Bateman Community Centre has finished this stage- February 7, 2022 - City of Burlington announcement regarding Council approval of next steps for the potential purchase of the Robert Bateman High School site
- May 17, 2022 - Report L-22/22 directing staff to proceed with public consultation on the proposed transaction and intent to sign leases with the HDSB and Brock University
- May 31, 2022- public meeting on Robert Bateman High School proposals, 7 - 8:30pm
- June 6, 2022- City Manager to report back on status of public consultation at the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee meeting
- June 21, 2022 - City Manager to report back with a detailed report and recommendations to Council
- December 8, 2022 - A comprehensive staff report for the redesign of the adaptive reuse of the recently acquired Robert Bateman High School (RBHS) incorporating the results of a recent cost estimate, prepared by a third-party cost surveyor, along with a multi-year capital financing plan will be presented to the City’s Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services (EICS) committee on Dec. 8.
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2023
Robert Bateman Community Centre has finished this stage- March 2, 2023 - Update report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee.
- April 18, 2023 - Bateman Tender Award report to Burlington City Council for approval.
- June 1, 2023 - Former Robert Bateman High School – Communication and Engagement update report presented to the Environment, Infrastructure & Community Services Cttee. See the document library for the appendices.
- June 28, 2023 - Former Robert Bateman High School - Naming and Sponsorship report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee.
- August 22, 2023 - Community visioning workshop- Engagements will focus on the recreational use of the Community space at the former Robert Bateman Community Hub. The sessions will include a brief overview of the scope of the space as it relates to recreation, as well as a collaboration and brainstorm by the community of how the space can be best utilized. Appleby Ice Centre, 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
- August 23, 2023 - Community visioning workshop- Engagements will focus on the recreational use of the Community space at the former Robert Bateman Community Hub. The sessions will include a brief overview of the scope of the space as it relates to recreation, as well as a collaboration and brainstorm by the community of how the space can be best utilized. LaSalle Park, 1:00 - 3:00pm
- September 16, 2023 - The City of Burlington will be hosting Food for Feedback, a community engagement BBQ. Join us on Saturday September 16 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Central Park
- September 24, 2023 - Come by and visit the Former Robert Bateman High School booth at the Appleby Street Festival. Appleby Line between New Street and Fairview Street. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- October 18, 2023 - Community visioning workshop- Engagements will focus on the recreational use of the Community space at the former Robert Bateman Community Hub. The sessions will include a brief overview of the scope of the space as it relates to recreation, as well as a collaboration and brainstorm by the community of how the space can be best utilized. Tansley Woods Community Centre, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- October 19, 2023 - Community visioning workshop Virtual- Engagements will focus on the recreational use of the Community space at the former Robert Bateman Community Hub. The sessions will include a brief overview of the scope of the space as it relates to recreation, as well as a collaboration and brainstorm by the community of how the space can be best utilized. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- December 7, 2023 - Former Robert Bateman High School Naming Update Report being presented to the Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee.
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Data Analysis
Robert Bateman Community Centre has finished this stageThe next step in this process is to create staff reports that will go to Committee in February 2024. These reports will outline the community vision and the themes of the expression of interest.
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2024
Robert Bateman Community Centre has finished this stage- February 5, 2024 - Reports to Committee of the Whole ECIS-06-24 - Centre construction and site development update, RCC-01-24 - Robert Bateman Community Centre community engagement sessions and next steps
- February 13, 2024 - Reports to Council for approval ECIS-06-24 - Centre construction and site development update, RCC-01-24 - Robert Bateman Community Centre community engagement sessions and next steps
- April 17, 2024 - Outdoor Engagement. The City of Burlington will be beginning phase 1 of the outdoor engagement on the greenspace at Robert Bateman Community Centre. The outdoor engagement includes a redesign of Frontenac Park. Participants will be able to provide feedback on the redevelopment of this outdoor greenspace including essential paved pathway connections throughout the site to the adjacent school and new Community Centre Entrance. Tansley Woods Community Centre, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- April 23, 2024 - More opportunities for Robert Bateman Community Centre greenspace input. Join a neighbourhood drop-in session at Fortinos Burlington Burlington New Street location (5111 New St.). Stop by the food court area to speak with staff to tell them how you envision using the greenspace. 4:30 to 7 p.m..
- April 25, 2024 - Outdoor Engagement. The City of Burlington will be beginning phase 1 of the outdoor engagement on the greenspace at Robert Bateman Community Centre. The outdoor engagement includes a redesign of Frontenac Park. Participants will be able to provide feedback on the redevelopment of this outdoor greenspace including essential paved pathway connections throughout the site to the adjacent school and new Community Centre Entrance. Online- Via Zoom, 7:00 - 9:00pm
- May 4, 2024 - More opportunities for Robert Bateman Community Centre greenspace input. Join a neighbourhood drop-in session at Fortinos Burlington Burlington New Street location (5111 New St.). Stop by the food court area to speak with staff to tell them how you envision using the greenspace. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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July 2026
Robert Bateman Community Centre is currently at this stageStaff provide an update on the plan to advance Phase 2 planning
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Q3 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Robert Bateman Community CentreStaff engage a consultant and commence the development of Phase 2 concepts.
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Q4 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Robert Bateman Community CentreEngagement and validation activities on the three programming concepts (scope to be confirmed).
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Q2 2027
this is an upcoming stage for Robert Bateman Community CentreStaff report to Council presenting the Phase 2 study outcomes and recommended concept.
- What does the City of Burlington see as the benefits of the land exchange?
- What is the dollar value for the potential real estate transactions?
- Why is the City of Burlington able to potentially purchase the Bateman property?
- When will the purchase price and leases become public?
- Why is the City of Burlington negotiating a long term lease with the Halton District School Board?
- Why is the City of Burlington negotiating a long term lease with Brock University?
- Can the HDSB sell the land they purchase from the City to a developer?
- What is the status of the Gary Allan site?
- What is meant by a long term lease?
- What is the amount of space and potential uses for community use in the Bateman location?
- What is the plan for both parking and traffic at the Bateman site?
- What is the plan for the asbestos at Bateman?
- How can the City of Burlington afford the purchase and renovations of the site?
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Government of Ontario Regulation on Surplus School Property
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Sale of Real Property Policy.pdf (80.5 KB) (pdf)
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2021
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2022
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Staff presentation to EICS-20-22.pdf (3.26 MB) (pdf)
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L-22-22 Update on a Real Estate Matter regarding Robert Bateman High School Acquisition - Direct to Council May 17_ 2022.pdf (284 KB) (pdf)
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May 19 120 Results.pdf (152 KB) (pdf)
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CM-03-22 Multi-year community investment plan 2023-2030.pdf (357 KB) (pdf)
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1. Supplemental Memo to public engagement update on Robert Bateman High School land related proposals CM-17-22.pdf (34.7 KB) (pdf)
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2. Robert Bateman Proposals Engagement - Final Project Page Results - Appendix A.pdf (167 KB) (pdf)
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3. Robert Bateman Proposals Engagement Questions and Emails for June 21 Report - Appendix B.pdf (100 KB) (pdf)
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May 31 2022 Robert Bateman Public Information Meeting Presentation (1.07 MB) (pdf)
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CM-17-22 Public Engagement Update on Robert Bateman Proposals.pdf (146 KB) (pdf)
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2023
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EICS-01-23 Robert Bateman Highschool Renovation and Conversion - Tender Award.pdf (223 KB) (pdf)
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EICS-01-23 Robert Bateman Highschool Renovation and Conversion - Tender Award.pdf (223 KB) (pdf)
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EICS-02-23 Former Robert Bateman High School Adaptive Reuse Update.pdf (550 KB) (pdf)
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RCC-10-23 Appendix A - Former Bateman Communications and Engagement plan (May 2023) .pdf (1 MB) (pdf)
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RCC-10-23 Appendix B - Former Bateman Floor Plans (May 2023) .pdf (2.02 MB) (pdf)
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RCC-10-23 Former Robert Bateman High School - Communication and Engagement Update.pdf (175 KB) (pdf)
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RCC-14-23 Former Robert Bateman High School - Naming and Sponsorship Update .pdf (201 KB) (pdf)
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RCC-20-23 Former Robert Bateman High School - Naming Update.pdf (248 KB) (pdf)
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2024
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RCC-6242086142-Bateman-Outdoor-Phase-1-Engagement_IG1080x1080_FINAL.jpg (240 KB) (jpg)
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RCC-01-24 Robert Bateman Community Centre community engagement sessions and next steps.pdf (171 KB) (pdf)
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RCC-01-24 Appendix A.pdf (176 KB) (pdf)
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RCC-01-24 Appendix B.pdf (61.6 KB) (pdf)
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EICS-06-24 RBCC Construction and Site Development Update.pdf (309 KB) (pdf)
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EICS-06-24 - RBCC Appendix A - Phase 1 and Overall Future Site Potential.pdf (3.75 MB) (pdf)
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Information report July 2 2025 (275 KB) (PDF)
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CSS-05-26 Appendix A- floor map.pdf (196 KB) (pdf)