SSCA President’s Update for New Community Centre and Docks-Oct 2024

Update from SSCA President  Glen Campbell:

Link to architectural drawings for the New Community Centre and Docks: SSCA New Build Drawings October 2024

The SSCA dock expansion and relocation is under way.  A new steel-framed ramp base is being constructed at the north end of the cribs (in front of the monuments), a new ramp will be installed, the existing docks will be moved to this location, and two new floating docks will be added, connecting the ramp to the other docks.  This work, along with demolition of the boathouse and the north cribs and walkways, is planned to be completed this  fall.  This will enable safe access to the property  when the new building is under construction.  This project is being carried out by Baywise Construction, paid for by the Dock Fund, to which SSCA and the Sans Souci Tennis Club contribute equally.

The new building has been put out to tender to contractors, following receipt of the construction drawings from designer Ray Murakami and architect Lorne Rose on October 4.  These drawings are on our website.  There are minimal changes from the preliminary design finalized in April.  The  building will include a  covered pavilion (1,250 square feet) and a front deck (1,000 square feet) on the same level as the building (1,250 square feet) and connected by a ramp to our new dock ramp.  The building  will include a library/lounge (18’X25′), kitchen (with a serving window to the pavilion), three bathrooms (including one universal bathroom) and a storage room.   We have asked for contractor proposals by November 4, with construction to start next year.
We are planning for playground and fitness facilities that will be core elements of our community centre, thanks to substantial directed donations from our community.  We have an ideal location for the playground area  between the new pavilion and the schoolhouse:  it’s level, shady, convenient and safe.  For fitness, we have multiple possibilities, which we will be reviewing over the winter, with input from our members.  Let me know if you would like to be part of this planning team.
Many thanks to our members and volunteers who have generously supported this project.  We continue to receive donations and pledges, which will be directed towards fixtures, furnishings and equipment, and to the restoration of our site after construction is done.   A special thanks to Laura Hay, who organized the very successful August fundraiser, which raised more than $25,000 for this project.