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View an animated video of the interior design and the exterior design.
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Aquatic Renovation and Expansion Project Updates
Project Update - November 28, 2019 |
All 8 lanes, 25 meters tiled and being grouted Competition dive blocks are installed
Check out the new water slide!
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Project Update - November 1, 2019 |
Building the forms for the new leisure pool Forming the lazy river Forming the new hot tub New roof is complete over the existing pool On top of the new roof at the aquatic centre Installing roof top units Tile is being laid in the new 8-lane 25m competition pool
Stairs are installed for the waterslide |
Project Update - September 4, 2019 |
Working on grading for the new leisure pool Grading for the new leisure pool
Repairing the existing flat roof New roof over the existing pool area
Installing the duct work in the new pool West side of the new aquatic centre
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Project Update - August 7, 2019 | ||||||||||||
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Project Update - June 13, 2019 |
The construction site is busy over at the Aquatic Centre with workers in all the different corner of the project. Here are some of the highlights.
Schedule – The schedule is on time according to the updated schedule with an end date of August 2020. Clark Builders is working diligently on overlapping trades and they advised us that the updated schedule is very realistic based on sub trade availability and supply availability but they still are working to see if they can gain some time. Existing facility roof – a large portion of the natatorium roof (pyramid over the pool area) has been opened up. All required beams have been replaced and to date approximately ½ of the wood decking on the roof has been replaced. This has allowed for the temporary center shoring beam and all other shoring to be removed. The Clearstory areas have been opened up and some required replacement structural studs and framing but less than originally anticipated.
The old pool deck and tank is presently being demolished.
The new pool deck concrete is complete. Temporary decking has been put over the new competition pool to do overhead work. Masonry, insulation and windows are complete on the new addition and metal siding is next to be added.
Change rooms, front lobby, staff change rooms, family room and common areas are all being worked on.
The modified budget is still on track with some scope being over the estimate and some of it being under.
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Project Update - May 24, 2019 |
Repairs continue on the Aquatic Centre. New beams are being installed to replace the rotten portion of the roof that was removed.
Once the beams are in place, all the layers of the existing roof will be stripped back and new roofing installed.
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Project Update - May 1, 2019 |
Things are progressing on site at the Aquatic Centre.
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Project Update - March 19, 2019 |
As Clark Builders began interior renovations, they discovered a significant amount of decay in the wooden roof structure of the existing pool, particularly in areas that were previously hidden within walls. As the work continued over the last five months, the consultants and engineers were able to quantify their findings and develop a proposal to tackle the repairs. The full report to council can be viewed here. This revised plan will extend the project by approximately eight months, putting the completion date to around August 2020, and will cost an additional $6.3 million, bringing the total project cost to $24 million. Additional funding has been secured without requiring an increase to taxes; however, we will need to reduce or delay some planned capital projects in the future. Although this has been a disappointing outcome for everyone involved, the result will be a better product for the long-term sustainability of the facility. As well, the architects and consultants have assured us that this route will still be cheaper than it would have been had we decide to demolish / rebuild and that we will end up with a “like-new” building. As always, we will continue to provide updates as soon as we have them. |
Project Update - December 12, 2018 |
Pictures showing the renovation process up to December 12, 2018 |
Project Update - November 15, 2018 |
During the early planning stages of the Pool Expansion and Renovation project, the Architect / Engineers responsible for the design performed a visual inspection of the building and determined that it was in reasonably good condition besides needing some minor roof repairs. A hazardous material assessment was also performed and indicated that there was some lead paint and asbestos in certain areas but the removal of this was budgeted. However during the interior demolition phase, Clark Builders discovered that some of the previously hidden structural steel brackets and wooden roof beams had deteriorated. They also discovered additional areas where hazardous materials would need to be addressed. These findings have resulted in the need for further inspection, testing, and repair work. At this point, the schedule and cost impacts are unknown until further inspection. Council called a Special Meeting on November 14, 2018 to approve an additional $500,000 of contingency funds to ensure there is enough approved budget to take care of the testing and temporary structural support. Fortunately, initial test results show the main concerns are two specific metal support brackets and one wooden beam. Approximately 2/3 of the beams and supports have already been tested. Presently all exterior work is on schedule and steel structure installation has begun. However, the exterior work timeline will be dependent on the findings of the interior studies. |
Project Update - September 24, 2018 |
The final design includes:
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Project Update - September 5, 2018 |
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Project Update - August 14, 2018 |
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Project Update - July 31, 2018 |
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Project Update - June 8, 2018 |
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Project Update - May 23, 2018: Aquatic Centre Renovation has been Approved! |
We are excited to announce that the 2018 / 2019 Camrose Aquatic Centre Revitalization Plan has been approved! With a total budget of $17,233,000, the plan includes the following:
We would like to sincerely thank all the supporters who contributed to the design, from the seniors drop in groups, the swim club, syncro club, triathlon club, Special Olympics, lifesaving group, and all of the public. |
Project Update - March 26, 2018 |
Clark Builders and BR2 Architecture provided Administration with some proposed phasing options which included cost options for the Aquatic Centre Project which were then taken to Council on February 20, 2018.
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Project Update - January 19, 2018 |
BR2 Architecture (the designers) and the construction firm Clark Builders are finishing up the final touches on the design based on all of the feedback received from many sources. Once that is complete, the next step will be to go to Council for approval before we move forward. Stay tuned! |
Project Update - December 6, 2017 |
The Request for Proposal for the Construction Management of the Pool Expansion Project closed November 24. Ten submissions received which are presently being reviewed. |
Wawanesa makes donation to the Aquatic Centre Renovation & Expansion Project |
Wawanesa generously donated $30,000 towards our Aquatic Centre Renovation and Expansion Project. Pictured from left to right are: Darren Daniels from Central Agencies, Cynthia Hunter from Wawanesa, Aquatic Supervisor Marcia Peek, Recreation Facilities Director Dawn Phillips, and Mayor Norm Mayer. |
Project Update - September 19, 2017 |
Last week City staff met with the project architects (BR2) to review the latest concept. These were the highlights:
Our next step is to get detailed pricing on the most recent concept from BR2 (which should be within the next few weeks) and then we will go from there. |
Pool Reno Survey Results are in! |
The City developed an online survey that was shared with citizens between April 12, 2017 and July 17, 2017 to allow them to provide their feedback about the pool renovations. View the pool survey results. |
Project Update - August 10, 2017 |
City staff met with the architects for renovation design (a company called BR2) to discuss the latest rendering. It was decided that the next step will be to do a mechanical audit to figure out what machinery can be used in the renovated building. The updated design will also be taken to user groups (the swim clubs), lifeguards and operations staff, maintenance staff, and Council to get their feedback on the practicality of the design. |
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