Red Deer city council accepts amended River Bend Master Plan
After much debate, Red Deer city council approved an amended River Bend Golf and Recreation Area (RBGRA) Master Plan on Monday.
The Master Plan lays out a new 20-year vision for the community amenity, to be used as a planning tool and road map to guide operations and decisions for the area going forward. The City says the plan focuses on ensuring access to nature, parks, trails, and recreation.
“River Bend is a not-so-secret community gem that offers diverse activities enjoyed by so many citizens and visitors to our city,” said Sarah Tittemore, Community Services Manager. “They want us to foster a place and space where they can connect – connect with the history of the site, with nature, with each other and with themselves.”
In building out the Master Plan, city officials say consultation occurred with the public and key community stakeholders, including sport and community user groups, the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society board, Indigenous Community members and the community at large. More than 1,000 participants engaged in the consultation process through input sessions, workshops, and surveys. A draft plan was then shared with participants to validate what was heard.