The Whistler 30-Year Major Building Facilities Strategy assessed the condition, capacity, and long-term service adequacy of municipal facilities across administration, public works, RCMP, fire rescue, and recreation to ensure infrastructure can meet projected population and service demands. The strategy was developed to guide major capital investment decisions in response to aging buildings, operational inefficiencies, and rapid community growth.
Background
Process
The study evaluated existing facility conditions, service delivery models, utilization levels, and future growth assumptions, integrating population scenarios and long-range demand indicators into a unified facilities needs assessment. It modeled space requirements, tested redevelopment and modernization options, and developed an integrated capital program addressing feasibility, sequencing, and cost.
Solution
The strategy established a long-term renewal plan that prioritizes replacement of aging facilities, expansion of undersized assets, and modernization of core service infrastructure to maintain operational resilience and service quality.
The Results
476
$ total capital investment required
250
$ in Recreation Services capital investment required
98
increase in Building Gross Area required across the planning horizon
30,450
future space needs identified
