Richmond

2024 Capital Budget Approved, Brighouse Park Baseball Diamond Upgrade

Council Minutes
Date: 2023-12-11
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The City Council approved a $209 million capital budget for 2024, including a $520,000 upgrade to the Brighouse Park baseball diamond infield funded from the Council Community Initiatives Account. The Council also discussed potential improvements to the rugby change room facilities at King George Park, ultimately referring the matter to staff for further investigation.

Key Highlights:
  • 2024 Capital Budget: Approved at $209,084,335, including $520,000 for the Brighouse Park Baseball Diamond Infield Upgrade
  • Brighouse Park Baseball Diamond: Upgrade to include artificial turf infield that will connect with adjacent natural turf field, funded from Council Community Initiatives Account
  • King George Park Rugby Change Rooms: Potential for a fully upgraded East Richmond change room facility, referred to staff for further investigation
Next Steps:
  • Brighouse Park Baseball Diamond: Upgrade to be incorporated into the Parks Services schedule
  • King George Park Rugby Change Rooms: Staff to investigate budget, current facility status, and use by various sport user groups, and report back
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