SUSC Turf Training Facility - Completion Summer 2026
PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
Surrey, BC — September 25, 2025 — Surrey United Soccer Club (SUSC) proudly marked a major milestone today with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art covered turf training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park. The event brought together a dynamic mix of local leaders, soccer legends, and community members to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for community and sport in Surrey.
The ceremony was attended by Canadian soccer icon Bob Lenarduzzi and former professional player and SUSC Sporting Director Jeff Clarke, whose presence underscored the club’s deep roots in Canadian soccer. Also in attendance were Mayor Brenda Locke and Councillor Bains, Ali Wilkinson, SUSC President, and members of the SUSC Board of Directors. Representatives from Surrey United joined the event with project partners, Liberty Construction Management and RBC to officially break ground, symbolizing the rich community engagement in this legacy project.
“Surrey United has long been a pillar of youth sport in our city, and today’s groundbreaking signals our commitment to growing that legacy” said Mayor Brenda Locke.
Jeff Clarke, SUSC Sporting Director and a key figure in the club’s strategic development, added, “This project is about giving back to the community that shaped us. We’re building a space where kids can dream big, train hard, and feel supported every step of the way and where the community can come together in a positive way for many years in the future.”
The event featured remarks from SUSC leadership, ceremonial shovels in the ground, and a community celebration that included players, families, and supporters. Liberty Construction Management, the firm leading the build, expressed both pride and enthusiasm in delivering a facility that reflects the club’s high standards and community spirit.
"We share a collective responsibility to leave the world better than we found it. Our leadership team continues to be driven to leave SUSC and Cloverdale with safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces where community can thrive and our youth can be supported and inspired to become the leaders of tomorrow" - SUSC President, Ali Wilkinson
As construction begins, Surrey United Soccer Club continues to set the pace for excellence in youth sport, community engagement, and infrastructure development. Construction is expected to complete in July 2026 with the doors opening for programming shortly thereafter.
For more information on the facility, its construction, and early sponsorship & advertising opportunities contact: capitalproject@surreyunitedsoccer.com
UPDATE AUGUST 11, 2024
SUSC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Surrey that establishes our intention to enter into a long term land lease for a portion of the gravel field at Cloverdale Athletic Park for the construction of a covered turf training facility of approx. 37,000 sq ft.
Subsequently, SUSC has undertaken a geotechnical investigation and environmental assessment with GeoEnvironmental as our consultant. SUSC has also entered into a Limited Notice to Proceed with Liberty Construction Group for the design and permitting of the facility. A Design Permit Application was filed with the City of Surrey in July 2024. The Construction permitting process will begin once the design has been approved and community engagement sessions have been concluded. Construction is currently set to begin in July 2025 and conclude the following Spring of 2026.
Additionally, the City of Surrey released its own Request for Expressions of Interest to turf grass fields #4 and #5 at Cloverdale Athletic Park and build a new parking lot to the North of the gravel field. This will bring additional turf, all weather, and lit fields to our park home - resources we have been long in need of. The construction of these fields and parking lot are currently set for May 2025 and set to conclude before the end of 2025.
AUGUST 8, 2023
Surrey United Soccer Club has submitted it Expression of Interest to the City of Surrey for the project proposed at Cloverdale Athletic Park and further outlined in the public documents located here: TPL RFEOI-SOQ - Professional and Consultant Services (e.g., Architects, Engineers, etc.) .doc (surrey.ca).
The Club is hoping to have a further updated to the membership early fall 2023 on the project and next steps.
PRESS RELEASE - APRIL 3, 2023
After many months of planning and discussions with sponsors, lenders, construction companies, elected local, provincial and federal officials and city staff, SUSC Sporting Director Jeff Clarke and SUSC President Ali Wilkinson presented Surrey United Soccer Club’s proposed plan for Cloverdale Athletic Park upgrades to Mayor and Council on Monday, April 3, 2023. This proposal was put forward with unanimous support of the Surrey United SC Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and Operations Committee and the support of MLA, Mike Starchuk who identified in a letter to the City, that this type of project is the type targeted under the recently announced funding to the City of Surrey from the Province’s Growing Communities Fund. This proposal was developed following years of feedback from you - our members, park user groups, local residents and neighbours.
The proposed park upgrades include all of the following:
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A new 100+ stall parking lot, off 64th avenue to the north of the gravel field
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Multi sport, lit, turf fields covering the south and south-east grass fields behind CAP Field #3 and the gravel field
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An approximately 38,000 sq. ft. indoor turf training facility on the south end of the gravel field. The original rendering is below for a visual understanding of the project location.
The estimated timeframe for this proposed park plan is 4 years. We will be holding a SUSC Member Special General Meeting once the final approval is received and will update all members on the plan to complete these exciting upgrades! East Surrey / Cloverdale has received less new field installations than all other Surrey Town Centres within the past 17 years.
Grass fields are fantastic, but they are not lit for evening training and they are closed when it rains which creates major scheduling difficulties for multiple user groups in the park. All youth sports are growing and the local community deserves a one-stop location for their children to enjoy sport - for life.
For further information related to this proposal, please read: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/outdoor-sports-athletic-facilities/synthetic-turf-fields
Park Improvement Fee
At Surrey United Soccer Club, we are dedicated to providing our members with the best facilities and experiences possible. As part of our commitment to ongoing park improvements, we previously introduced a Park Improvement Fee to ensure that our members have access to top-notch facilities that can support our growing membership. To meet the financial demands of our capital project, you may notice a small increase to this fee from time to time to cover the associated costs effectively.
Your support through this fee will directly contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of our club's facilities, primarily the construction of a new indoor turf facility. We believe that investing in these improvements is essential to creating a safe, enjoyable, and conducive environment for all our members to train, play, and grow in their love for the game.
Thank you for your continued support in making Surrey United Soccer Club a premier destination for soccer enthusiasts of all ages.
PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Surrey United SC proudly announces the approval of a Partnering Agreement with the City of Surrey for the construction and operation of a covered turf training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park spanning over a land lease term of 30 years. This landmark partnership agreement not only brings covered training opportunities to Surrey United SC but to other sports and community organizations seeking the use of this popular recreational facility type.
The undertaking of the design, construction, and operation of this facility reinforces Surrey United’s commitment to soccer for its approximately 4,400 mini, youth, and adult players and commitment to being a conduit for multi-sport opportunities for all residents in the area. The facility brings opportunities for sponsorship, including facility naming rights, uniquely written into the Partnering Agreement. A robust operating plan is in place and set to begin September 2026, following the facility’s construction period of July 2025 - July 2026.
The design has been completed by Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects. Construction will be completed by Liberty Construction Management.
