Strathcona County votes to renovate, expand Sherwood Park’s Senior Centre

The current Sherwood Park 55+ Club and Log Cabin in an undated photo. (Supplied)

Sherwood Park’s senior centre now has its answer; Strathcona County council has officially voted in favour of renovating and expanding its current site.

The concept design is meant to enhance the facility’s functionality, accessibility and long-term sustainability, according to a news release Tuesday.

In 2024, council approved the planning and design of a proposed modernized senior centre at the current site of the Sherwood Park 55+ Club and Log Cabin. The decision came after community feedback.

The proposal was awarded a contract earlier this year in January for concept design options. Strathcona County completed a condition assessment, saying the building is suitable for renovation and potential expansion.

With the addition of new space and the renovation of the facility’s basement, usable space will expand from 8,220 square feet to 14,940 square feet. Planned improvements include:

• Two building additions
• Basement renovation
• Accessibility upgrades, including an elevator
• Interior renovations, supporting improved functionality
• Installation of a sprinkler system for fire suppression
• Targeted pavement repairs
• Targeted exterior building work
• Replacement of specific mechanical equipment
• Replacement of the fire alarm system

The estimated construction cost for this option is between $9 and $10 million. This is part of Strathcona County’s 2027-30 Capital Plan. The final budget and project timeline will be determined this fall.

More information and project updates can be found on strathcona.ca/SeniorsProject.