Deer Park Golf Course Clubhouse Project
Consultation has concluded
In 2019 the City of Yorkton conducted an Indoor Recreation Facility feasibility study with aodbt Architecture and Interior Design. In addition to the replacement of the Kinsmen Arena, the Deer Park Clubhouse was also identified as being a facility that has reached, or is nearing, the end of its useful life. After approving a general concept plan, and location for a possible new clubhouse at Deer Park at their October 26, 2020 Council meeting, City Council tasked Administration to work with aodbt Architecture and Interior Design to take the approved concept plan through to 100% design. The proposed new clubhouse includes water and sewer services as well.
Public questions and feedback were presented to Council, along with the final design and preliminary cost at the October 25, 2021 Council Meeting for Council consideration to decide whether to proceed to tender. The new Clubhouse was approved at the January 31, 2022 Council Meeting with a budget of $7.6 million.
The new Deer Park Clubhouse has a total capacity of 200 persons. This is when the restaurant, covered deck and patio are in use.
The breakdown is as follows:
- Restaurant - 80 people
- Covered deck - 80 people
- Patio - 40 people
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Power installation
Power is being installed this week. This includes a new power pole, transformer and directional boring of the line from one to the other.
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Clubhouse structure making progress
The steel columns for the Super Structure are being erected.
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Concrete for foundation complete, floor framing in progress
The concrete portion of the foundation is complete! This stage of constructions creating typical crawl space under a building. The internal fill has been installed and sloped for drainage with a layer of sand over. A permalon radon barrier will be installed later.
Floor framing has started with concrete and (LVL) Laminated veneer lumber beams on top of concrete columns and floor trusses being installed on top, sub-floor will follow shortly. Once these steps are complete, the exterior of the foundation will be backfilled to the height of the ridged pink insulation.
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Curb construction for permanent parking lot
The north parking area will be closed on Monday, August 29th to begin curb construction for the permanent parking lot. We ask the public to find alternative parking closer to the Pro Shop Trailer for the time being. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The ramp and east entrance to the Pro Shop Trailer will also be closed next week to allow for curb construction to begin in the parking lot. Access to the Pro Shop trailer will be through the west entrance at this time.
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Building foundation in progress
In the attached photo you can see a foundation which creates a typical crawl space under a building to house the ducting for the HVAC as well as the plumbing and electrical runs. There will also be a mechanical room housing the mechanical and electrical equipment. The space will not be filled completely with sand, there will be some fill installed to taper the inside slope for drainage and then the installation of a permalon radon barrier.
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Pouring Concrete
There will be an increase in traffic at the Deer Park Clubhouse Construction Site on Tuesday, August 2. Concrete trucks will be on site throughout the day. A Pump Truck will be on site at approximately 12:30 p.m. and will be set up in the south west corner of the construction site behind the Temporary Pro Shop. Visitors to the golf course will see concrete trucks utilizing the path behind the pro shop. An individual will be in the area directing traffic and to ensure the safety of golf course users and staff during this time.
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Parking Adjustments
Effective Monday, July 11, 2022 the Deer Park Golf Course Parking Lot will be adjusting its parking plan in order to move further along with the construction of the Deer Park Clubhouse. This parking plan will remain until the construction is completed. Construction fencing will be rearranged along with some of the construction trailers on site. The construction site will be be busy during this transition time, so we ask everyone for their patience when in the area and to move about the parking lot and pro shop with caution.
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Crane at the Deer Park Clubhouse
There will be a crane at the Deer Park Clubhouse on Thursday, June 23 (and possibly into Friday, June 24).
Vehicles will be accessing the road on the west side of the Clubhouse. Please use caution when you are near the construction area of the Clubhouse. Traffic will increase at approximately 7 a.m. and will be steady throughout the day. Park in designated areas to not interfere with the traffic flow of construction vehicles, The back tee on Hole 1 will be closed during the time and the front tee will remain open. -
Deer Park Clubhouse Demolition
Demolition of the old Deer Park Clubhouse began on Monday, April 4, 2022 and was completed on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Site clean up was completed following the excavation of the foundations of the former clubhouse.
The material excavated will be used as backfill once the new foundation is complete.
Videos
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Clark Stork, Director of Communications with Golf Saskatchewan, sat down with Mayor Mitch Hippsley and Darcy McLeod, City of Yorkton's Director of Recreation and Community Services, to discuss the announcement and approval of construction of the new Deer Park Golf Course Clubhouse.
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FAQs
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Public Questions & Feedback
- What plans does the city have for the cart storage during the winter? A Quonset will have to be built and that cost will be 10 times more than putting underground storage in right now.
- What will the total estimated completed total cost be? Building plus water and sewer, earthworks, paving, landscaping, etc.?
- Will the large trees that are now behind the 9th green alongside the walking path/deck need to be removed to make room for the new clubhouse? If so, can they be moved elsewhere?
- In 2009 a study requested by the city had indicated that the Kinsmen was 10 years from "end of life" What is being done to address this immediately?
- Why was the under deck cart storage not being considered as part of this project?
- As both the Kinsmen and the golf course are seasonal. What are the user numbers for each facility broken down to monthly, weekly, daily? What facility gets more use?
- The fireplace is a very nice touch but if cost is a factor than it makes you wonder why the money is being spent to put in a fireplace for a facility that is mainly used in the summer.
- Will the new clubhouse take away revenue from the Gallagher Centre? Is the Gallagher Centre and it's meeting rooms booked to capacity year round? Does the city require another rental venue?
- According to the 2019-2020 audit, this golf course lost $347,081 in 2019 and lost $223,267 in 2020...Would this project help cover that gap?
- Will the restaurant be utilized for all 4 seasons?
- Do the plans and the budget include paving of the roadway into the course and the parking area?
- Is there an aerial view of the location of the new clubhouse superimposed over the existing clubhouse and surrounding area to more accurately show the location in relation to the existing building, practice areas and trees?
- In the 2019 Indoor Recreation and Facility Feasibility study, what ranked higher, the Kinsmen or the clubhouse? And if the Kinsmen ranked higher, why was it bypassed for the clubhouse?
- Since cart storage will be dealt with at a future date, why wouldn’t you put the Superintendent of the course in the new facility for cart storage when you build it rather than putting a nice new office in the new clubhouse?
- What is the annual operating cost of each facility broken down to be able to compare the two? Maybe by user? or by day?
- I’m wondering about the need for a meeting room. I understand that it is intended to be used as a tournament room. We certainly don’t need another general meeting room in Yorkton there are more than enough already.
- There doesn’t seem to be a layout on any kind of locker room. I am not sure showers etc. are needed but a place for lockers should be included in a new build. Has this been considered?
- The Kinsmen provides a location for Tim Bits hockey (free), public skating (free), what does a new Deer Park clubhouse provide for low cost or free recreation to the residents?
- I have heard comments from some on council that the new clubhouse will create economic spin offs for businesses within the city. Is there a way to quantify this?
- Will there be less sales floor area and larger club storage?
- Why will there be a Fireplace? Deck heating can come from propane type heaters or natural gas type.
- Will sliding doors or a folding wall be part of the meeting room so it can be used for larger gatherings and provide more indoor seating?
- Why won't there be any showers in the new clubhouse?
- Why is there no basement storage?
- I see there are accessible stalls in the gender‐identified washrooms. For this building, seeing as how there is the possibility of hosting events, please include a family‐friendly (gender neutral) accessible washroom, with diaper changing facilities.
- Why are the interior colours for the clubhouse plain?
- Appears to have a lack of wall space for pictures and trophy area and also a serious lack of storage space for tables and chairs etc - PA system - dishes in kitchen area - dry good storage in kitchen area - more to come?
