The City is improving Goulding Community Centre as part of a state-of-good-repair program to upgrade the facility.

  • September 2022: Construction starts 
  • Mid-September 2024: Construction complete 

The project will be delivered in multiple phases. The timeline is subject to change.

September 2024

Construction Update

Phase 2 construction at the outdoor pool areas has been completed, including change room renovations and the addition of a new outdoor pool deck shade structure.

Phase 3 construction at the ice arena areas and change rooms was largely completed by September 2024, allowing ice rink programming to proceed as scheduled. However, work will continue until early September 2024 on the remaining change room area, as well as the ice rink referee change room and maintenance office.

The project is anticipated to be completed by September 15, 2024.

An outdoor swimming pool with a deck in the foreground and the pool in the background, with a domed spray feature in the centre.

A large indoor ice rink while not in use.

May 2024

Construction Update

Phase 2 construction for the outdoor pool change rooms resumed in May 2024. A new shade structure is being installed on the pool deck from March to early June 2024. The outdoor pool is scheduled to open for the summer season.

Phase 3 construction for the ice arena referees room, washroom, staff office and change rooms will occur from April to August 2024.

The Goulding Community Centre front lobby showing the completed reception counter and the installed fire shutter

February 2024

Construction Update

Phase 1 construction for the community centre was completed in 2023 apart from the front lobby. A metal, roll-up shutter (called a fire shutter) was installed at the new reception counter in January 2024 and refinishing work will continue until March 2024. During this time, there will be limited access to the front lobby area.

Phase 2 construction for the outdoor pool change rooms was completed in 2023 and the outdoor pool opened in June 2023. The installation of a new shade structure for the outdoor pool deck will continue from March to May 2024.

Phase 3 construction for the ice arena referees room, washroom, staff office and change rooms will occur from April to August 2024.

A photo of the multipurpose room in Goulding Community Centre showing a mostly empty room with four long collapsible tables in the foreground, and an exit with a blue door next to a counter with a sink and cabinets in the background.
The refinished multipurpose room after Phase 1 construction.
A photo of the gymnasium in Goulding Community Centre showing shiny beige refinished floors with new games lines in black and red.
The gymnasium with refinished floors after Phase 1 construction.
A photo of the dance studio in Goulding Community Centre which shows shiny beige floors, a window and an exit in the distance.
The dance studio with refinished floors after Phase 1 construction.
A photo of the shared pool and arena change rooms which shows grey floors, white walls with wood benches long them and the door to the pool deck in the distance.
The completed pool and arena change rooms as part of Phase 2 construction.

August 2023

Construction Update

Phase 1 construction for the community centre will continue until September 2023. During this time, there will be limited access to some of the change rooms and the lobby area.

Phase 2 construction for the outdoor pool change rooms was completed in August and the outdoor pool opened in June, as planned. The installation of a new outdoor pool deck shade structure will continue from September 2023 to May 2024.

Phase 3 construction for the ice arena and change rooms will continue until early September. Some work will take place for the change rooms from April to June 2024.

June 2023

Construction Update

Phase 1 construction for the community centre will continue until July 2023. During this time, there will be limited access to the washrooms, multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium, change rooms and lobby.

Phase 2 construction for the outdoor pool change rooms started in April and will continue until July 2023. During this time, there will be limited access to some change rooms. The outdoor pool area is planned to open on June 25. The installation of the pool deck shade structure will start in September 2023.

Phase 3 construction for the ice arena and change rooms started in May and will continue until September 2023. During this time, there will be no access to the ice arena and change rooms area.

March 2023

Construction Update

Phase 1 construction for the community centre is anticipated to continue until May 2023. During this time, there will be no access to the washrooms, multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium, change rooms and lobby.

Phase 2 construction for the outdoor pool change rooms and pool deck shade structure is anticipated to start in April and continue until July 2023. During this time, there will be no access to the outdoor pool change rooms and pool deck area.

Phase 3 construction for the ice arena and change rooms is anticipated to start in May and continue until September 2023. During this time, there will be no access to the ice arena and change rooms area.

September 2022

Phase 1 Construction Starts

Construction for the community centre starts and is anticipated to continue until April 2023. During this time, there will be no access to the washrooms, multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium change rooms and lobby.

Goulding Community Centre is located at 45 Goulding Ave., just south of Steeles Avenue on the west side of Yonge Street. The facility has an indoor arena and three multipurpose rooms for various activities.

The community centre is being improved as part of a state-of-good-repair program and construction will be delivered in three phases.

Phase 1: Community Centre

Construction for this phase is scheduled from September 2022 to March 2024 and includes the following improvements:

  • Upgrades to the flooring, lighting, interior walls and ceiling finishes in the corridors, multipurpose rooms, meeting rooms, washrooms, changerooms and dance room.
  • Gymnasium floor replacement with new games lines and accessibility upgrades to the change room with improved benches, plumbing fixtures, flooring and interior finishes.
  • Upgrades to office spaces and the reception desk
  • Mechanical and electrical system upgrades
  • Replacement of five mechanical rooftop units, including the Building Automation System (BAS) connections.

Phase 2: Indoor Arena and Pool Area

A majority of construction for this phase was scheduled from April to June 2023 and included upgrades to the shared change rooms for the arena and pool. Installation of a new shade structure on the outdoor pool deck is planned from March to May 2024.

Phase 3: Indoor Arena

Construction for this phase is scheduled from April to August 2024 and includes the following improvements:

  • Upgrades to the arena referee change rooms and arena lobby
  • Upgrades to the staff office
  • A new accessible arena changeroom

During this phase, there will be no access to these spaces.