Description
The Town of Cochrane and Rocky View Schools are collaborating to create a community sports & recreation hub and high school development immediately north of Heritage Hills.
Updates
Administration is currently working on several aspects of this project, including:
- Land acquisition
- Subdivision approvals
- Geotechnical and environmental assessments
- Phased concept design
- Evaluation of funding opportunities & governance
Background
Since 2015, a joint effort between Rocky View Schools (RVS) and Cochrane has been underway. RVS purchased 160 acres in Cochrane with the aim of constructing a new high school. By 2021, this collaboration had evolved into a comprehensive master site plan, integrating educational facilities with community sports and recreational amenities. However, a change to the Storm Water Pond size in 2023 necessitated a relocation of the future high school site, leading to a new concept plan.
Administration has been working with RVS on a new concept plan, which will be presented publicly in early 2025 after the recreation needs assessment is completed. The updated concept plan will be implemented in a phased plan (based on need and funding) for public use beginning in 2026.