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First look inside Newton Gym expansion

The Newton Recreation Centre expansion is nearly complete. Here’s a look at the interior:

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Newton Recreation Centre extension [pics]

An extension to the Newton Rec Centre is well underway. The new facility is currently being built on the east side of the existing building. The extension will include a large multipurpose gym, as well as a mat room. The … Continue reading

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Handful of new civic facilities opening soon

Chuck Bailey Rec Centre – January Kwomais Point Park – January New gym expansion to the Newton Rec Centre – February Newton Cultural Centre (Fire Hall Arts Centre) – March Kensington Prairie Community Centre – June

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Rendering of the Newton Cultural Centre

Sorry it took so long to post – the City takes eons to respond to emails sometimes. What seems to have been formerly referred to as the Fire Hall Arts Centre has been renamed the Newton Cultural Centre. The former … Continue reading

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3 casinos planned for Surrey

According to the Surrey Leader, there are now three applications underway for new casinos in the City. The “community gaming facility” application from Boardwalk in Newton is expected to come before Council soon. It proposes a $25 million upgrade to … Continue reading

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Joe Brown Park upgrades soon

Following local residential concern in 2004 surrounding a section of the park known as Colebrook Pit, the City has been collaboratively developing a new vision for Joe Brown Park. Colebrook Pit was a former city-owned quarry and designated to be … Continue reading

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Provincial money for sobering centre and social housing

Following a Memorandum of Understanding almost a year ago between the Provincial government and the City of Surrey, the province has stepped up to the plate and provided $32.9 million to build an innovative sobering centre, the Creekside Health and … Continue reading

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Newton Town Centre planning study soon

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in the summer between the City and TransLink, the two organizations are set to begin a joint planning study, leading to a Neighbourhood Concept Plan for Newton Town Centre.  The planning study … Continue reading

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Help name new elementary schools!

The Surrey Board of Education is welcoming public submissions for names of three new elementary schools: Clayton Centre Area: 19077 – 70 Avenue (Site #203) Scheduled to open in 2009 North West Cloverdale Area: 18228 – 68 Avenue (Site #153) … Continue reading

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Newton Wave Pool: new slides soon! [pics]

The Newton Wave Pool, one of Surrey’s best attractions, is currently closed for the installation of brand new slides for both the Black Mamba and the Whirlwind. It is set to have a reopen on March 13th. I dropped by … Continue reading

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