FERGUS – Centre Wellington is proposing a multi-use court at the south end of Victoria Park in Fergus.
The proposal is based on “strong community interest in developing a new multi-use sports court.”
According to the Connect CW website, the proposed multi-use court will include:
- Hard-surfaced court (approximately 15 m x 26 m).
- Multi-sport court markings to accommodate activities such as basketball, pickleball, soccer, handball, volleyball, badminton, and other recreational uses.
- Combination basketball hoops and soccer goals with extended fencing behind the goals to contain balls and improve safety.
- Accessible pathway connection linking the court to the existing municipal sidewalk network.
- Seating area for participants and spectators, with consideration for the inclusion of shade features.
- Potential installation of sports lighting to extend court use during evening hours.
The township says the court will operate on a first-come, first-served basis with play time limits.
The Township did consult with local Rugby and Soccer organizations and said the local clubs do not have “major concerns with ball conflicts”.
However, the local clubs did emphasize that a new court should be placed in an area that maintains the maximum amount of practice area on the natural fields.
You can learn more about the proposed project here.
