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: May 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.

Final design consultations are expected Spring/Summer 2025, with a possible groundbreaking Summer 2026.