Pool construction has begun in Prince George, the new modern aquatics facility will be a show piece for the downtown.
It will also provide enhanced and accessible aquatics services to residents. Site preparation and excavation began earlier this month on the new pool. The pool will be 3,588 square metres and will be located on 7th Ave. HDR Architecture and Chandos Construction are leading the design and construction process.
The expected opening date of the pool is in late 2022. Some of the new features of the new pool will be, a six lane 25 metre lap pool, A leisure pool with a lazy river, beach entry, and play features and a large waterslide with a run-off lane. Along with large change rooms, sauna and steam rooms and rooms for lessons and training.
The project is budgeted to cost $42 million, $35 million for pool design and construction and $7 million for the acquisition of the site and demolition operations. The federal and provincial governments are providing $10 million in funding.
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