New Westminster’s təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre: Anticipated Spring 2024 Opening

Source: Daily Hive

In a promising development, New Westminster is gearing up for the soft opening of its expansive aquatic and community center between late April and May 2024, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for June 1, 2024. The facility, officially named the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in recognition of Indigenous heritage, has encountered some construction challenges, causing delays in its timeline.

September 2023 construction progress on the new təməsew̓txʷ New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre. (City of New Westminster)

Originally slated for a late 2023 opening when construction commenced in Spring 2021, the project faced setbacks due to various factors, including ground conditions, off-site sanitary and stormwater work delays, supply chain issues, and repercussions from the 2022 concrete labor dispute. The City of New Westminster is actively working to minimize further delays, implementing a detailed plan for a seamless transition into facility programs.

September 2023 construction progress on the new təməsew̓txʷ New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre. (City of New Westminster)

As the main contractor, Heatherbrae is in the final stages of completing the facility, conducting tests to ensure its integrity. Construction on the lap competition pool and leisure pool is set to conclude in the coming month, marking a significant milestone in the project.

Situated adjacent to the former footprint of the Canada Games Pool, demolished last year as part of the redevelopment, the new facility spans 115,000 sq ft. Designed by local firm HCMA, it features a state-of-the-art competition pool with eight lanes, a moveable floor, and two diving platforms. The leisure pool offers a lazy river, spray toys, and a tot zone. Additional amenities include whirlpools, a steam room, sauna, fitness gym, spin room, multi-purpose fitness rooms, and two gymnasiums.

The LEED Gold green building-certified facility is pioneering sustainability, aiming to be the first aquatic center in Canada to achieve the Canadian Green Building Council Zero Carbon Building standard. It will also introduce the innovative pool drum filtration system.

With a budget of $107 million, this project is set to redefine community and recreational spaces in New Westminster, embodying a commitment to modernity, sustainability, and inclusivity.

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