Whitby Celebrates Major Construction Milestones on Future Fieldgate Sports Complex

From Ice to Pool to Court: Local Sports Groups React After First Look Inside

Fresh off the excitement of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Whitby is looking ahead to the future of sport and recreation at home. Construction on the future Fieldgate Sports Complex has reached major milestones, with work now moving into the finishing phase across much of the facility.

The project team has completed major structural work and is now focused on interior finishes, bringing the highly anticipated recreation hub closer to opening in 2026.

Key construction progress includes:

·     Roofing and stonework: complete, including the installation of hundreds of solar panels supporting the Town’s LEED Gold and Zero Carbon Building goals

·     Arenas: 90 per cent complete, including radiant heating built directly into the seating; rink boards and painting targeted for completion in May

·     Exterior panels: 80 per cent complete, with full completion expected in March

·     Multi-purpose Gymnasium: 80 per cent complete, with drywall and painting underway; flooring installation set to begin in March

·     Lobby: 70 per cent complete, including accessibility ramp installation; drywall and painting underway, with flooring expected to be complete in May

·     Aquatics area: Durham’s largest pool is 65 per cent complete, with waterproofing underway and tile work set to begin in March

Once open, the state-of-the-art complex will serve as a year-round destination for sport and recreation – a place where residents of all ages and abilities can connect, play, and get active.

Built With the Community – and Now Seen by the Community

The design of the Fieldgate Sports Complex was shaped by extensive community input, and now the groups who helped envision it are seeing it come to life.

Earlier this year, the Town invited representatives from Whitby’s hockey, court, and swim sport organizations inside the facility for a first look at the nearly completed space. Their reactions – and excitement – will now be featured in a series of short videos to be rolled out across Town social media channels in the coming weeks as construction continues toward completion. Watch the first video.

Ice Sports on the Move

As the new facility nears completion, Whitby is also preparing for an important transition. Local ice sports will soon move from Luther Vipond Memorial Arena to the Fieldgate Sports Complex and other Town facilities, marking the next chapter for hockey and skating in the community.

Residents are invited to join the Town, the Vipond family, and Whitby Council for a final community skate at Luther Vipond on March 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – a chance to celebrate decades of memories while looking ahead to the future of ice sports in the community. For event details, visit connectwhitby.ca/LutherVipond.

QUOTES

“From early morning practices to first swim lessons and championship games, the Fieldgate Sports Complex will be a place where Whitby residents come together to stay active, connect, and create lasting memories. Seeing the construction reach this stage – and hearing directly from the sports groups who are excited to use the space – makes it even more real. We can’t wait to open this facility to the community later this year.”

– Elizabeth Roy, Mayor, Town of Whitby

“This facility has truly been built by the community, for the community to support Whitby’s growth — with inclusive, accessible, and flexible spaces that will serve residents for generations. Thank you to the staff and project teams working hard each day to bring this vision to life. We’re nearly there and look forward to announcing an opening date in the coming months.”

– Matt Gaskell, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Whitby

QUICK FACTS

·       The new complex will be located on the west side of Baldwin Street South, just south of Highway 407.

·       Nearly 3,000 residents and community partners provided feedback to help inform the facility’s design.

·       Once open, the facility will feature Durham’s largest pool, a twin pad arena, multi-purpose gymnasium, and more. The outdoor park will feature lit pickleball, tennis and basketball courts; Whitby’s first multi-purpose artificial turf field, a skatepark and pump track; and more.

LEARN MORE

Subscribe for project updates and watch the new video series as it rolls out at connectwhitby.ca/SportsComplex.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services, Town of Whitby                                 
Phone: 289.314.6913; Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca