Robert Bateman Community Centre

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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.

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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.

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  • Share Hello- what is “tech place”? And how can one get involved? on Facebook Share Hello- what is “tech place”? And how can one get involved? on Twitter Share Hello- what is “tech place”? And how can one get involved? on Linkedin Email Hello- what is “tech place”? And how can one get involved? link

    Hello- what is “tech place”? And how can one get involved?

    Faith asked 16 days ago

    Tech Place is physical space where the entrepreneurial community could come together to start and scale successful businesses. 

    Their mission is to nurture entrepreneurial activity by connecting and supporting the development of talent, technology and resources that will ultimately lead to a stronger and more robust regional economy. 


    You can learn more by visiting their website https://www.techplace.ca/

  • Share I am a former player that played at Robert Bateman high school and now 10 year professional athlete with a non for profit organization non to give back to players. We need a gym to use for the season and other basketball related stuff. When are we able to rent the gyms out. on Facebook Share I am a former player that played at Robert Bateman high school and now 10 year professional athlete with a non for profit organization non to give back to players. We need a gym to use for the season and other basketball related stuff. When are we able to rent the gyms out. on Twitter Share I am a former player that played at Robert Bateman high school and now 10 year professional athlete with a non for profit organization non to give back to players. We need a gym to use for the season and other basketball related stuff. When are we able to rent the gyms out. on Linkedin Email I am a former player that played at Robert Bateman high school and now 10 year professional athlete with a non for profit organization non to give back to players. We need a gym to use for the season and other basketball related stuff. When are we able to rent the gyms out. link

    I am a former player that played at Robert Bateman high school and now 10 year professional athlete with a non for profit organization non to give back to players. We need a gym to use for the season and other basketball related stuff. When are we able to rent the gyms out.

    Chadrack lufile asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for your email.  Gym rentals will be available in 2026 and more details will be shared in the future

  • Share When will the final cost of the phase 1 construction be released? on Facebook Share When will the final cost of the phase 1 construction be released? on Twitter Share When will the final cost of the phase 1 construction be released? on Linkedin Email When will the final cost of the phase 1 construction be released? link

    When will the final cost of the phase 1 construction be released?

    Jim Thomson asked 12 days ago

    Phase 1 of the Robert Bateman Community Centre is approaching completion and remains on track financially. The project will be delivered within the Council-approved construction phase budget of $57.9 million.

  • Share Will this facility have a gym for rentals? on Facebook Share Will this facility have a gym for rentals? on Twitter Share Will this facility have a gym for rentals? on Linkedin Email Will this facility have a gym for rentals? link

    Will this facility have a gym for rentals?

    CM7 asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question.  Yes, the facility will have 3 gyms in which some rental space will be available. Potential rentals will begin in the fall of 2027

  • Share How are the condo residents on Pinedale going to be protected from the security, night, and sports lights that will illuminate the park and parking lot? on Facebook Share How are the condo residents on Pinedale going to be protected from the security, night, and sports lights that will illuminate the park and parking lot? on Twitter Share How are the condo residents on Pinedale going to be protected from the security, night, and sports lights that will illuminate the park and parking lot? on Linkedin Email How are the condo residents on Pinedale going to be protected from the security, night, and sports lights that will illuminate the park and parking lot? link

    How are the condo residents on Pinedale going to be protected from the security, night, and sports lights that will illuminate the park and parking lot?

    Glenda asked 3 months ago

    As part of the initial phase 1 construction, no sports lighting will be added to the exterior of the property or in the green space. The new parking lot (pole) lights have been designed and equipped with covers to focus the light on the pavement and to minimize the light shining on the green space or neighbouring properties. The existing exterior wall mounted lights around the outside of the building are being replaced with ‘wedge’ style lights. They are ‘down-directed, sconce-style’ and shouldn’t shine any additional light beyond the in-property walkways and parking areas.

  • Share Are there job postings for the Community Centre yet? I would love to work there part-time. on Facebook Share Are there job postings for the Community Centre yet? I would love to work there part-time. on Twitter Share Are there job postings for the Community Centre yet? I would love to work there part-time. on Linkedin Email Are there job postings for the Community Centre yet? I would love to work there part-time. link

    Are there job postings for the Community Centre yet? I would love to work there part-time.

    Lucie asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your question. You can check out job posting for the City by visiting our careers page.

  • Share The Bateman engagement plan Indicated that the Pubic would be Engaged on the Design Concepts for Stage 2 in the Winter of 2025. This hasn't happened. What is the revised timeline for the Stage 2 Project? on Facebook Share The Bateman engagement plan Indicated that the Pubic would be Engaged on the Design Concepts for Stage 2 in the Winter of 2025. This hasn't happened. What is the revised timeline for the Stage 2 Project? on Twitter Share The Bateman engagement plan Indicated that the Pubic would be Engaged on the Design Concepts for Stage 2 in the Winter of 2025. This hasn't happened. What is the revised timeline for the Stage 2 Project? on Linkedin Email The Bateman engagement plan Indicated that the Pubic would be Engaged on the Design Concepts for Stage 2 in the Winter of 2025. This hasn't happened. What is the revised timeline for the Stage 2 Project? link

    The Bateman engagement plan Indicated that the Pubic would be Engaged on the Design Concepts for Stage 2 in the Winter of 2025. This hasn't happened. What is the revised timeline for the Stage 2 Project?

    Jim Thomson asked 6 months ago

    Thank you for your question. We are currently refining the engagement schedule to include Phase 2 engagements.

    The City remains focused on the Robert Bateman Community Centre, with efforts concentrated on completing Phase 1 and preparing for tenants moving into this portion of the building this summer and fall. Once we have finalized the details and determined the timing for Phase 2 engagement, we will share this information with the public.

  • Share Why have we not seen plans for what the outdoor greenspace will include? Many attendees at the May sessions advocated for keeping a public 400-meter track in the remaining space, outside HCDSB grounds. Where are the plans for this, and when will we see designs that the public can review and vote on before council makes a final decision? on Facebook Share Why have we not seen plans for what the outdoor greenspace will include? Many attendees at the May sessions advocated for keeping a public 400-meter track in the remaining space, outside HCDSB grounds. Where are the plans for this, and when will we see designs that the public can review and vote on before council makes a final decision? on Twitter Share Why have we not seen plans for what the outdoor greenspace will include? Many attendees at the May sessions advocated for keeping a public 400-meter track in the remaining space, outside HCDSB grounds. Where are the plans for this, and when will we see designs that the public can review and vote on before council makes a final decision? on Linkedin Email Why have we not seen plans for what the outdoor greenspace will include? Many attendees at the May sessions advocated for keeping a public 400-meter track in the remaining space, outside HCDSB grounds. Where are the plans for this, and when will we see designs that the public can review and vote on before council makes a final decision? link

    Why have we not seen plans for what the outdoor greenspace will include? Many attendees at the May sessions advocated for keeping a public 400-meter track in the remaining space, outside HCDSB grounds. Where are the plans for this, and when will we see designs that the public can review and vote on before council makes a final decision?

    Anonymous-012 asked 8 months ago

    Staff are still working on the design concepts and what those could look like. We are working to finalize the space available while ensuring cost-effective designs are produced while working within site limitations to include a multi-use pathway throughout the greenspace which can be used for connectivity and exercise. Public engagement on the outdoor plans will still happen. It should be noted that the track was removed in the spring/summer of 2024 (notice from May 3, 2024).

  • Share Is an indoor floor plan of the new centre available? on Facebook Share Is an indoor floor plan of the new centre available? on Twitter Share Is an indoor floor plan of the new centre available? on Linkedin Email Is an indoor floor plan of the new centre available? link

    Is an indoor floor plan of the new centre available?

    LClewes asked 9 months ago

    Thanks for your question. There is a floor plan in Appendix B of report RCC-10-23. This drawing is from 2023 and is still accurate. Let us know if you have any other questions.

  • Share Currently, the sidewalk is closed in front of the Robert Bateman site. Do you know when the sidewalk will reopen on Facebook Share Currently, the sidewalk is closed in front of the Robert Bateman site. Do you know when the sidewalk will reopen on Twitter Share Currently, the sidewalk is closed in front of the Robert Bateman site. Do you know when the sidewalk will reopen on Linkedin Email Currently, the sidewalk is closed in front of the Robert Bateman site. Do you know when the sidewalk will reopen link

    Currently, the sidewalk is closed in front of the Robert Bateman site. Do you know when the sidewalk will reopen

    DonnaOwens asked about 1 year ago

    They are finishing up the storm and sanitary tie-in today.  The walkway will be open for pedestrians by end of work day today (Sept 11).  The concrete sidewalk panels will be replaced on a separate day. 

     

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