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.

Subscribe to this project page to be notified of important news updates and opportunities to provide input.

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  • 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 2 days 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 about 1 month 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 3 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 4 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 8 months 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. 

     

  • Share When will the project be finished on Facebook Share When will the project be finished on Twitter Share When will the project be finished on Linkedin Email When will the project be finished link

    When will the project be finished

    Calum asked 8 months ago

    Phase 1 will be completed in September 2025, which will include the space for Brock University, Halton District School Board, TechPlace and the Burlington Library.

    Phase 2 that will include the remaining community space and outdoor green space is anticipated to be completed in 2027.

     

  • Share This is a suggestion. I did also fill out the survey but we were walking on the Bateman property the other evening and observed that there are some beautiful, healthy trees between the old Bateman track and Frontenac PS field. It would be environmentally conscious and wise stewards of nature if at least some of these mature, healthy trees could be maintained when thinking about the new green space use at Bateman. I hope that an arborist will be advised when looking at the green space and tree canopy already present in the space. on Facebook Share This is a suggestion. I did also fill out the survey but we were walking on the Bateman property the other evening and observed that there are some beautiful, healthy trees between the old Bateman track and Frontenac PS field. It would be environmentally conscious and wise stewards of nature if at least some of these mature, healthy trees could be maintained when thinking about the new green space use at Bateman. I hope that an arborist will be advised when looking at the green space and tree canopy already present in the space. on Twitter Share This is a suggestion. I did also fill out the survey but we were walking on the Bateman property the other evening and observed that there are some beautiful, healthy trees between the old Bateman track and Frontenac PS field. It would be environmentally conscious and wise stewards of nature if at least some of these mature, healthy trees could be maintained when thinking about the new green space use at Bateman. I hope that an arborist will be advised when looking at the green space and tree canopy already present in the space. on Linkedin Email This is a suggestion. I did also fill out the survey but we were walking on the Bateman property the other evening and observed that there are some beautiful, healthy trees between the old Bateman track and Frontenac PS field. It would be environmentally conscious and wise stewards of nature if at least some of these mature, healthy trees could be maintained when thinking about the new green space use at Bateman. I hope that an arborist will be advised when looking at the green space and tree canopy already present in the space. link

    This is a suggestion. I did also fill out the survey but we were walking on the Bateman property the other evening and observed that there are some beautiful, healthy trees between the old Bateman track and Frontenac PS field. It would be environmentally conscious and wise stewards of nature if at least some of these mature, healthy trees could be maintained when thinking about the new green space use at Bateman. I hope that an arborist will be advised when looking at the green space and tree canopy already present in the space.

    ajkiers asked 11 months ago

    Thank you for your suggestion and feedback, it will be shared with a parks and construction staff working on the project.  

  • Share We are interested to provide circus art & gymnastics recreational program in the future. Please let us know what kind of space will be available for rent. on Facebook Share We are interested to provide circus art & gymnastics recreational program in the future. Please let us know what kind of space will be available for rent. on Twitter Share We are interested to provide circus art & gymnastics recreational program in the future. Please let us know what kind of space will be available for rent. on Linkedin Email We are interested to provide circus art & gymnastics recreational program in the future. Please let us know what kind of space will be available for rent. link

    We are interested to provide circus art & gymnastics recreational program in the future. Please let us know what kind of space will be available for rent.

    Prestigecircusgym asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question.  We are still working on the layout of the space for the Centre.  We will know more as we enter into phase 2 of design in the fall of 2024.  Potential rentals will begin in the fall of 2027.

  • Share Not a question but a suggestion. Plant a fruit and vegetable garden in the “greenspace engagement”. We need food and not roses etc… Involve school children and teenagers in planting and selling the results of gardens for profit for feeding the homeless etc. HOPE SOMEONE WILL READ THIS. on Facebook Share Not a question but a suggestion. Plant a fruit and vegetable garden in the “greenspace engagement”. We need food and not roses etc… Involve school children and teenagers in planting and selling the results of gardens for profit for feeding the homeless etc. HOPE SOMEONE WILL READ THIS. on Twitter Share Not a question but a suggestion. Plant a fruit and vegetable garden in the “greenspace engagement”. We need food and not roses etc… Involve school children and teenagers in planting and selling the results of gardens for profit for feeding the homeless etc. HOPE SOMEONE WILL READ THIS. on Linkedin Email Not a question but a suggestion. Plant a fruit and vegetable garden in the “greenspace engagement”. We need food and not roses etc… Involve school children and teenagers in planting and selling the results of gardens for profit for feeding the homeless etc. HOPE SOMEONE WILL READ THIS. link

    Not a question but a suggestion. Plant a fruit and vegetable garden in the “greenspace engagement”. We need food and not roses etc… Involve school children and teenagers in planting and selling the results of gardens for profit for feeding the homeless etc. HOPE SOMEONE WILL READ THIS.

    Denise Brink asked about 1 year ago

    Hi Denise,

    Thank you for your suggestion.  We currently have a survey out for the public to provide suggestions or feedback about the outdoor space that will be at the new Robert Bateman Community Centre.  Please feel free to complete the survey and add your suggestions.  We will also share your comments with our parks team.  Here is the link to the survey or you can visit the project page and find the survey.

  • Share Will outside local guilds, associations or craft groups have an opportunity to rent space for demonstrations, meetings or events? Our guild is looking for a new home and hoping the wood shop will remain intact to be used by the community similar to what the Queen Elizabeth Park community centre in Oakville has done. on Facebook Share Will outside local guilds, associations or craft groups have an opportunity to rent space for demonstrations, meetings or events? Our guild is looking for a new home and hoping the wood shop will remain intact to be used by the community similar to what the Queen Elizabeth Park community centre in Oakville has done. on Twitter Share Will outside local guilds, associations or craft groups have an opportunity to rent space for demonstrations, meetings or events? Our guild is looking for a new home and hoping the wood shop will remain intact to be used by the community similar to what the Queen Elizabeth Park community centre in Oakville has done. on Linkedin Email Will outside local guilds, associations or craft groups have an opportunity to rent space for demonstrations, meetings or events? Our guild is looking for a new home and hoping the wood shop will remain intact to be used by the community similar to what the Queen Elizabeth Park community centre in Oakville has done. link

    Will outside local guilds, associations or craft groups have an opportunity to rent space for demonstrations, meetings or events? Our guild is looking for a new home and hoping the wood shop will remain intact to be used by the community similar to what the Queen Elizabeth Park community centre in Oakville has done.

    Jim Wright asked about 1 year ago

    Specific use hasn't yet been decided. We are still looking at the possibility of incorporating various themes that were identified during phase 1 of the indoor space public engagement. Phase 2 of the indoor use public engagement is happening this fall and will help shape what happens with the space.

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