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Improvements to Rutland Centennial Park currently underway include expansion of the existing grass soccer field and installation of a new irrigation system. The new field, valued at $450,000, will be able to accommodate one major or three minor soccer fields.

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It is anticipated the field will be open for public use as of summer 2016.

In June, 2015, the federal government announced a $50,000 investment to construct a playground at Rutland Centennial Park to help construct the $250,000 improvements.

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The City of Kelowna acquired the 2.5 hectre park space adjacent to Rutland Centennial Hall in February 2015.

For more information about this project, visit kelowna.ca/cityprojects.