It was a truly exciting moment for Brampton. Standing alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister Gregor Robertson, we announced bold, collaborative investments that represent a new chapter in how governments work together to get things built.
Only 62 days prior, I sat across from the Prime Minister with our Canadian Big City Mayors Caucus and made the case for urgency before this construction season. Both the Prime Minister and the Minister of Housing showed up in Brampton to deliver on that ask. That’s action.
I want to extend a sincere thank you to Minister Robertson. As a former big city mayor who led Vancouver for a decade, he understands the frontline challenges our cities face and he has been a genuine advocate for Canadian cities at the federal cabinet table.
Among the announcements, I’m thrilled to share that the federal government is investing $64 million to build the new Embleton Community Centre and Park, a 175,000 square-foot facility with pools, a gym, child care, an ice pavilion, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and cricket. This project happened because of the tireless advocacy of Brampton City Council and MP Sonia Sidhu, and I am deeply grateful.
This is what partnership looks like. When all orders of government pull in the same direction, we can move faster, build smarter, and deliver better results for the residents who depend on us. We are building for today, and more importantly, for the future.
Thank you, Prime Minister Carney. Thank you, Minister Robertson. Brampton is proud to lead the way.
City of Brampton Media Release
Mayor Patrick Brown and City Council welcomed the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, for the official national launch of the Build Communities Strong Fund, with the Embleton Community Centre and Park announced as the fund’s very first project.
The $64 million federal investment marks a historic moment for the city and for southwest Brampton, a rapidly growing community where this much anticipated state-of-the-art recreational and community facility will serve residents of all ages for generations to come.
The federal contribution of $64 million complements $148 million in municipal funding already approved by Brampton City Council through the City’s budget.
Once completed, the Embleton Community Centre will be a planned 175,000 square foot, multi-use, multi-seasonal community centre designed to serve residents of all ages and abilities, as southwest Brampton’s premier hub for recreation programs and lessons, fitness, arts, culture and community gathering. Designed with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, the facility is targeting LEED Silver and Net Zero Ready standards, minimizing environmental impact while supporting a future transition to full Net Zero.
Amenities at the Embleton Community Centre and Park will include:
- 8-lane competitive lap pool
- Leisure/teaching pool
- Gymnasium
- Childcare facility
- Multipurpose meeting rooms for youth and recreation programs and public gatherings
- Community meeting spaces
- Inclusive washrooms and change rooms
- Fitness centre (cardio, weight and functional training areas)
- Various outdoor, seasonal recreational amenities
- Pathway and trail connections
Embleton Community Centre and Park Project Timeline
- Q4 2025 to Q2 2026: Finalize detailed design
- Q2 2026: Begin early site works
- Q4 2028: Anticipated completion
Read the full media release here:
https://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/News/Pages/News-Release.aspx/1650
