Port Moody council has approved $515,000 to launch conceptual design work for a new 30,000‑square‑foot community centre that would replace the aging Kyle Centre at 125 Kyle Street. The plan also included a new plaza and expanded park space on surrounding City‑owned lands.
Mayor Meghan Lahti said repairing the 1977‑built, 11,000‑square‑foot Kyle Centre for long‑term use is no longer practical. With the city’s population growing and recreational needs shifting, council wants to plan for a larger, modern facility and more outdoor space to serve Moody Centre and the wider community, she said.
The redevelopment is envisioned as a four-phase project, starting with Phase 1, which involves conceptual design. The $515,000 funding for this first phase will come from the City’s Community Amenity Contribution Reserve. Phase 2 will include detailed site design; Phase 3, construction of the community centre and plaza; and Phase 4, construction of a new or expanded Kyle Park. Each subsequent phase will require separate council approval and a confirmed funding strategy.
Site planning in Phase 1 will examine how the new facility can connect with the adjacent Port Moody Arts Centre and preserve options for future affordable housing at the west end of the property. Work set to begin in summer 2025 will define functional space needs, undertake public engagement, develop site concepts, and prepare cost estimates for later phases. The Phase 1 budget will come from the City’s Community Amenity Contribution Reserve.
Public input will roll out in two rounds. In fall 2025, current Kyle Centre user groups will be asked for detailed space requirements, while prospective users and the public will be invited to weigh in on priorities for programs and activities. A second round in early 2026 will gather feedback on the recommended conceptual design.
Staff’s preliminary funding approach combines City reserves with borrowing through the Municipal Finance Authority of B.C., and could be supplemented by grants plus applicable Development Cost Charges or Amenity Cost Charges. The eventual impact on property taxes will depend on total project cost and the final mix of funding sources; a detailed strategy will return to council once construction estimates are clearer.
Kyle Centre currently offers activity and craft rooms, a lounge, and a hall used for recreation programs, community gatherings, and small event rentals. The City has examined options for the site for years, including the 2016 Kyle Centre Site Community Ideas Fair, the updated Land Management Strategy, and a 2024 Recreation Facilities Study. A public engagement summary delivered to council in January 2025 reported strong community support for investing in Kyle Centre through renovation, expansion, or full replacement.
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