The Credit Union Spark Centre and Legacy Park Elementary is a community partnership project between the City of Weyburn and the Southeast Cornerstone School Division.
The recreation and cultural factility will be owned and operated by the City of Weyburn and the adjacent elementary school will be owned and operated by the school division.
In early September 2020, a partnership between the City of Weyburn and the Weyburn Credit Union was secured for the naming rights to the facility. Weyburn Credit Union will contribute $1,000,000 over 20 years towards the Credit Union Spark Centre. For additional funding announcements, please view the Credit Union Spark Centre funding webpage.
Project Timeline
o January 28, 2019 – Award contract to Wright Construction
o March 2019 to April 2021 – Construction period
o April to June 2021 – Commissioning
o June 2021 – Substantial completion
o September 2021 – Proposed official opening
Construction Progress Reports
- June 2019
Wright Construction has been on site for five months. The facility remains on track for the substantial completion date of June 2021. - October 2019
Construction is roughly 25% complete. The facility remains on track for the substantial completion date of June 2021. - March 2020
Construction is roughly 45% complete. The facility remains on track for the substantial completion date of June 2021. - June 2020
Construction is roughly 65% complete. The facility remains on track for the scheduled opening in September 2021. - October 2020
Construction is roughly 85% complete. The facility remains on track for the scheduled opening in September 2021. - February 2021
Construction is roughly 96% complete. The facility remains on track for the scheduled opening in September 2021. - April 2021
Construction is 99% complete with specialty finishes being installed and mechanical system commissioning underway. The facility remains on track for the scheduled opening in September 2021. - June 2021
Due to construction and shipping delays, substantial completion is not yet reached. Current target date for system commissioning has been set for late July.