Released April 21, 2025
Community input will help shape the next wave of aquatic services in Weyburn
The City of Weyburn is excited to announce they have retained the services of RC Strategies, a leading Canadian recreation and parks planning firm, to develop an Aquatic Feasibility Study, which will assess the best path forward to meet the city’s aquatic needs.
The feasibility study is an important step in the process to ensure prudent and responsible decision making given the significant municipal investment that will be needed. This study will explore enhancements to service delivery and all facility design possibilities, including facility repairs and modernization, potential expansion, and the construction of a new aquatic facility.
The feasibility study will be informed by extensive research and meaningful engagement with residents and community groups and organizations. It will assess the City’s current population, demographics, policies, and aquatic infrastructure, financial considerations while also exploring relevant aquatic trends and best practices. These are all pieces to the puzzle that will help the City determine how we can best meet aquatic needs of residents.
Community involvement is at the core of this process. Residents will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the provision of aquatics in the City through an online resident survey launching on April 22, 2025. This input is critical in ensuring the feasibility study reflects the thoughts and aspirations of the community.
“Weyburn thrives when we plan together. The feasibility study is about building a full picture of our community’s aquatic needs, and the resident survey is a key piece of that,” said City of Weyburn Mayor Richards. “We’re listening, learning and gathering the insight we need to make smart, community-driven decisions for the future.”
Residents are encouraged to stay informed and get involved as the process unfolds. For information on the Aquatic Feasibility Study, visit weyburn.ca/engage. Survey closes May 9, 2025.
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About RC Strategies: RC Strategies is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm specializing in recreation, sport, parks and trails planning and policy development. The firm’s mission is “to enrich communities by helping stakeholders make better decisions that adapt to evolving needs and build capacity”. The experience of the RC Strategies team in planning is both diverse and extensive, with a professional presence across Canada in communities of all sizes. RC Strategies’ goal is to provide quality solutions and project outcomes that are realistic, sustainable, unique, and which truly reflect the values of the communities the firm serves.
Please visit the RC Strategies website for more information on their team and project experience: www.rcstrategies.ca/projects.