Development and Transportation Projects

Alexander Community Centre Expansion

• Project Type:  Renovation and expansion of existing building
• Status:   Funding is approved; design is on-going; possible ground-breaking Summer 2026.
• Last updated: September 2025

Details:  At the CCA’s May 2021 AGM, Councillor Brockington presented the 3 options drawn up by the City and he distributed a flyer outlining the 3 options to all Carlington residents, asking for feedback through Engage Ottawa. He also held pop-up consultations at both the Alexander and Bellevue Community Centres. Possibilities are a new kitchen, a teen lounge and computer space, potential for library services and a new gym

Councillor Brockington’s goal for 2023 was to secure the remaining $4.8 million needed to start construction on this $10 million project.  He has commited $1 million of the River Ward cash-in-lieu account.

However, the August 2023 results of the OPL’s city-wide assessment of capital needs were that Carlington did not qualify for a branch, even one where a building is already located.  Councillors Naqvi and Lieper were also both supportive but, ultimately, the only way currently for a Carlington library branch is if there were funding from upper-tier government. Riley convened a Carlington Working Group, including the CCA, residents and the OPL, to seek ways to increase OPL services in Carlington in the meantime and to continue pushing for a Carlington branch library.

On February 5, 2025, the Carlington community joined Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Councillor Brockington to celebrate the $11.8-million investment for the expansion and renovation of the Centre.  This investment will provide a modern look-and-feel to the Centre, making it a true hub for our community.  It will provide more space for rereation and culture programming and activities, community events and meetings.

The expansion plans include a full-size gym, a family changeroom, a multi-purpose program room and lounges for community use, including spaces for teens.  In addition, the current interior space will be renovated with a new front entry and customer service desk, and the kitchen facility will also be relocated.

Bidding period for professional design services closed August 2025 and technical analysis is in progress. An architect joins the project October 2025. A preliminary review of existing trees has been completed. Geotechncial and environmental assessments are planned for Fall 2025.

A Community Information Session is planned for late 2025.

Groundbreaking may take place Summer 2026.