Garnet A. Williams Community Centre Renovation Project Updates

Project timeline

  • 2019: Design consultants retained, pre-design begins 
  • 2019: Preliminary design 
  • 2020: Detailed design - community engagement 
  • 2021-2022: Construction 
  • 2023: Community centre partially open!
  • 2024: Pool remains closed for renovations

 

Construction Progress

March 2024

  • Ongoing fire alarm system testing that may cause some disruption but will be kept to a minimum
  • Pool fire alarm system rectification is ongoing
  • Pool changerooms have been completed but will remain offline until pool is opened for public use
  • Ongoing general construction deficiencies are being addressed
  • Wayfinding signage installation is in progress
  • Installation of exterior metal paneling is in progress
  • New exterior Splash pad equipment has been installed. Inspection and testing to be performed in Spring
  • New exterior exit stair and ramp is in progress
  • Finished landscaping is scheduled for completion in Spring

 

Spring 2023 Construction Update

 

Construction Photos 

New north entrance

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New north entrance

 

New north facade

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New north facade

 

New west entrance

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new west entrance

 

New west entrance drop off

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New west entrance drop off

 

New arena entrance

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New arena entrance

 

New west entrance lobby

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New west entrance lobby

 

Pool change rooms and fitness centre

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Pool change rooms and fitness centre

 

New arena lobby

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New arena lobby

 

New flex programs room

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New flex program rooms

 

New main corridor

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New main corridor

 

New arena pad

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New arena pad

 

New York Hill Park changeroom

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New York Hill Park change room

 

New splashpad and pool patio

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New splashpad and pool patio