BC Soccer has unveiled plans for a new world-class soccer facility that will also serve as the association’s head office in Gates Park, Port Coquitlam.
The project will include a new state-of-the-art synthetic turf field built to FIFA international competition standards, a covered grandstand and floodlights, along with dressing rooms and storage. The two storey, 12,500 square foot pitch-side building would be BC Soccer’s new head office featuring appropriate space for storage, meetings, classrooms for courses and clinics, along with the Soccer Hall of Fame of British Columbia in the main foyer. There would also be a viewing gallery for the main field.
“We’re very excited to be able to announce this potential opportunity to the community. It would bring so many benefits to Port Coquitlam including access to a state-of-the-art sports field and amenities for kids and families, increased opportunities for our residents to stay active and healthy, and a new dynamic public space. The project would also support the revitalization of our downtown and deliver economic spinoffs for local businesses,” said Mayor Brad West.
“Being the new home for BC Soccer would help raise our community profile, further demonstrate Port Coquitlam’s leadership in amateur sport, and give kids and families in our community affordable access to soccer, field lacrosse and other sports.”
The development involves approximately 10 hectares of land, including a new warmup area, public plaza, washrooms and other amenities, along with improved access and parking. The new complex is surrounded by an athletic park hosting multiple grass and synthetic turf fields, ball diamonds, and tennis courts.
“We’re thrilled about the prospect of working with Port Coquitlam to relocate our head office to a dedicated soccer specific home for the association at Gates Park,” said Jason Elligott, executive director for BC Soccer. “Aside from the many benefits for the community, we see this as a big step forward for not only the association but the soccer community in B.C.”
