It may be a couple of years before construction begins; however, the updates to New Westminster’s Canada Games Pool look enticing.
What’s more, the recommended features would make the new facility 65% larger than the existing one. At its core, the facility will have a modern, 50m, eight-lane pool tank with a moveable floor and two moveable bulkheads. It will also accommodate 1m and 3m springboards.
The new building will be an impressive 114,295-square-feet, and include aquatics, fitness and community spaces. Furthermore, estimates state that it will cost a staggering $100 million to finance.
With that in mind, studies still need to be conducted to determine exact budgeting. From there, the city hopes to begin construction in 2020.
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In addition, the city has proposed the following elements for the centre:
AQUATICS – LEISURE
- Leisure swimming
- Lessons
- Warm-up/down
- Therapy
- Sauna & steam rooms
- Lazy river
- Hot pools
- Tot zone
AQUATICS – PROGRAM TANK 50M
- Length swimming
- Aquatic group fitness
- Swim lessons
- Leisure diving
AQUATICS – CHANGE ROOMS
- Universal access
Canada Games Pool
Three options were originally proposed for the centre; however, the city has decided on concept option #3. This conclusion was determined based on based on site constraints, budget, and programming requirements.
Further, this option also enhances east-west connections through the site. By offering pedestrians a chance to travel through the building on their way through the site, they connect the building to the local community.
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