Through B.C.'s growing communities fund, which provides one-time infrastructure investments to local governments across the province, $12.8 million will help improve visitors' experiences at Royal Athletic Park and Centennial Square.
Victoria will use $4.5 million of this funding to improve lighting and install new trees, a splash pad and green spaces in Centennial Square. The remaining $8.3 million will be used to upgrade Royal Athletic Park's washrooms, seating, lighting and stadium accessibility.
“These improvements will greatly benefit our community by providing enhanced recreational and public spaces for everyone to enjoy," said Marianne Alto,Victoria's mayor, in a news release. "We eagerly anticipate the positive experiential impacts these upgrades will have for residents and visitors in our evolving city."
The city expects to complete Centennial Square and Royal Athletic Park improvements in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
“Royal Athletic Park and Centennial Square are home to so many community events and have created connections and memories for Victorians, young and old,” said Grace Lore, Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA, in the same news release. “From cheering on Victoria’s HarbourCats baseball team at the park to enjoying concerts and markets in the square, these upgrades will benefit residents and visitors for years to come.”
