Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

LACOMBE

Athletic Park Association

www.lacombeathleticpark.ca

 

A new multi-use Field House and Field TURF / Rubber Track is needed for a number of important reasons including

· Increasing number of participants requiring a facility

· Availability of adequate fields in all weather conditions; avoidance of cancelation of events

· Moving running track to a central area of town

· Taking advantage of lack of like facilities in Central Alberta

· Draw of sporting events to Lacombe; supporting businesses throughout Central Alberta

· Safety of the playing surface; actually reduces injury compared to grass

· Environmentally friendly

· Less expensive to maintain a Field Turf (no watering, mowing, fertilizing, etc) 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who will benefit from the use of the Athletic Park?

Youth and adult groups in Lacombe and Central Alberta. Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby, Track & Field. We also expect to host concerts, events, and high profile regional, provincial, and national sporting events As well as businesses in town with the draw of events to the facility. We expect in excess of 30,000 to the park annually.

2. What will be the total cost?

The whole facility will cost approximately $3 million dollars.

3. What government involvement is included in the funding?

Although this will be mostly privately funded, Lacombe County has pledged $400,000 in work-in-kind and cash. The federal government has provided a $365,000 grant through the RInC grant, and the province has already donated $125,000 through the Alberta Lottery Fund. The town has leased the land from the Wolf Creek School Board at no cost. The Town of Lacombe continues to provide valuable administrative and planning support.

4. What is the projected timeline for the project completion?

The Fieldhouse and stands, lights and the scoreboard are to be completed by September 2010, and the field turf and track are to be installed by spring 2011.

5. Who will operate the facility when it is complete?

The Lacombe Athletic Park Association and the Town of Lacombe will jointly operate and manage the facility in the future. The Association will continue to be responsible for overseeing user agreements, facility bookings, and will continue fundraising for operations and future capital improvements.

Future ENCANA Fieldhouse (conceptual drawing)