With work beginning on Rutland Centennial Park鈥檚 field this week, 91大黄鸭鈥檚 young soccer players will soon have a new place to play.

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.

鈥淭he new soccer field will benefit the community by providing access to a great public space and increased opportunities for physical activity,鈥� said senior project manager, Andrew Gibbs.

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.

鈥淎nother project will begin in April through to summer. We鈥檒l be building an orchard-themed accessible playground for all children of abilities,鈥� says Gibbs. 鈥淭he new upgrades will ensure the park continues to contribute to an inclusive, vibrant and growing community for many generations to come.鈥�

The City of 91大黄鸭 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.