Mayor's Message
On behalf of King Township Council, welcome to the March edition of the King Bulletin.
As we approach the spring season, I am delighted to share with you some exciting developments taking place in our community.
Township-Wide Recreation Centre
The Township-Wide Recreation Centre stands out as the first combined aquatics and ice-sports community facility in Canada to achieve Zero Carbon Building Design Certification by the Canada Green Building Council. This prestigious recognition underscores our dedication to climate leadership and innovative building practices.
Some of the features that resulted in the certification include all building systems being connected to an integrated thermal energy network, an innovative CO2 arena refrigeration system and minimal dependence on gas-fired equipment.
You can read more about this prestigious certification here.
Located on 25 acres at the southeast corner of the King Campus of Seneca, the Township-Wide Recreation Centre will offer a range of amenities, including an aquatics centre, NHL-sized ice rinks, a turf fieldhouse, and a multi-use community space. Outdoor amenities will include access to the Oak Ridges Moraine trail system and outdoor sports fields. It is scheduled to open later this year. To follow its progress, visit king.ca/majorprojects.
The Township is looking for certified lifeguards and swim instructors to work at the facility’s aquatic centre this fall. Compensation ranges from $17 to $21.50 per hour, depending on position. View job postings and application details at king.ca/employment.
Nobleton Recreation and Cultural Campus
As we celebrate this achievement, I am also pleased to announce the progress of Phase II of the Nobleton Recreation and Cultural Campus.
This ambitious project aims to transform the municipal properties at 5885 King Road and 19 Old King Road in Nobleton into a dynamic community hub, offering a range of amenities and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.
As part of the Nobleton Revitalization Strategy, staff have been negotiating the disposition of lands around the Nobleton Community Lions Park along with the acquisition of additional property on Highway 27.
The disposition and acquisition of land provides tremendous value for money, especially in a community with high property values like Nobleton. In the end, the Township was able to acquire almost seven acres of property for $250,000 at a time when single lots in Nobleton can sell for $1.5 million or more.
As well, significant improvements will be made to the entrance at Highway 27 and Old King Road—making the area safer and more accessible for motorists and pedestrians—without having to use tax dollars to build the new infrastructure.
The project's design phase is well underway, with a landscape consultant working diligently to translate the community's vision into reality. Key elements of the project—such as the wading pool, amphitheatre, skating rink and pickleball courts—have received overwhelming support from the community.
Construction is set to start this summer, marking an exciting new chapter for the Nobleton community. You can follow the project’s progress on its SpeaKING page.
Together, we are building a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community for generations to come.
Please continue to volunteer, shop locally as much as you can and visit king.ca for the latest news on all things King.
Sincerely,
Mayor Steve Pellegrini
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