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REPORT TO: Special Council
DATE OF MEETING: September 29, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Bennett, Manager Business Development, 519-783-8276
PREPARED BY: Dylan Matthews, Policy and Program Advisor, Office of Strategic
Partnership, 519-783-8276
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT: September 25, 2025
REPORT NO.: DSD -2025-398
SUBJECT: DONATION TO KITCHENER INDOOR RECREATION COMPLEX
AND INDOOR TURF FIELDHOUSE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Donation Agreement with
recognizing a donation in the amount of , which will
be acknowledged through the naming of the City's newest Indoor Recreation
Complex and Indoor Turf Fieldhouse as and , located at 1955
Fischer -Hallman Road, Kitchener (currently under construction), in accordance with
the discussion at the August 11, 2025 in -camera meeting of Council; said agreement
to be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
REPORT:
Opening late in 2026, the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex is being designed to meet
the diverse recreation needs of the community with a premier lineup of sport amenities,
including: an aquatics centre with two stainless steel pools, a FIFA -sized indoor turf field
(divisible into four), a versatile quad gymnasium, an indoor walking track, two dedicated
cricket practice nets, and four multi-purpose rooms for community programs and events.
Committed to responding to the community's rapidly growing needs for diverse recreation
options, this new recreation complex is expected to attract over 500,000 people in the first
year alone. Through hosting provincial and national tournaments, welcoming high-
performance athletes from our community and from across Ontario,
and generating significant tourism dollars, this facility will position Kitchener as a premier
destination for sport and recreation.
Designed to be one of Canada's greenest and most energy-efficient/sustainable
recreation centres, it will feature advanced geothermal heating and cooling and the largest
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solar array ever installed by the City, taking our environmental commitment to the next level.
It will also be the first net -zero carbon and most accessible sports facility the City has ever
built.
The Donor has a strong emphasis on health, wellness and recreation with the donation
supporting these key areas at the new indoor recreation complex. Payment of the donation
will occur over a 5 year period.
A public announcement regarding this financial donation and recognition by the City will be
made on September 19 at 1:30 pm at RBJ Schlegel Park (1664 Huron Rd, Kitchener).
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
This report supports a Vibrant Economy by providing businesses marketing exposure,
community connection, and recognition through the support of City -owned assets.
This report supports a Caring Community by utilizing non -tax -based revenue generated from
sponsorship to support the enhancement of facilities and programs for the residents of
Kitchener.
The report identifies a leading role the City of Kitchener is providing regarding sustainability.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total value of the financial donation will be paid to the City over 5 years, beginning with
the facility opening date in late 2026.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Michael May, Deputy CAO
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