Aquatics Centre Design Development

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Description:

The Cold Lake Aquatics Centre aims to serve a large number of people in Cold Lake and the neighbouring region. A leisure pool, splash features, lazy river, waterslide, hot tubs, sauna/steam room, therapy pool, multipurpose spaces, concession, training and rehabilitation amenities are all being considered for the Aquatics Centre.

Location:

Cold Lake Energy Centre, 7825 51 Street

Updates:

Continued regional stakeholder engagement - May 2022
Council briefing and workshop - April 2022
Public and stakeholder engagement - March 2022 (Public and stakeholder engagement result - summary, PDF)

Online survey - March 4 to 24, 2022
In-person public engagement, Energy Centre - March 14, 2022
Stakeholder engagement (in person) - March 15, 2022 (Stakeholder presentation, PDF)

Council engagement session - February 2022
Facility tours within Edmonton Area - January 2022
Project kick-off and engagement session with City staff - November 2021
Fort McMurray Facility Tour - July 2022
Council Briefing - September 2022

Schedule:

Concept plan completion - October 2022.

Background:

The City of Cold Lake is a community with a population of about 15,000. The City intends to build a new Aquatic Centre that is conjoined with the existing Energy Centre. The most recent phase of the Energy Centre was completed in 2019 with the addition of a second arena, climbing wall and lounge area. The Energy Centre was designed with the intention for the facility to be expanded in phases with the Aquatic Center being one of the phases the community has requested from the beginning.

Budget:

Approved budget: $150,000.00

Funding source: 2021 Unrestricted Surplus

How will this benefit the community?

Residents of Cold Lake and adjacent communities will benefit directly from the aquatics centre once it is operational. For people of all ages, the aquatics centre provides opportunities for social interaction, stress relief, relaxation, and recreation.

Strategic alignment:

This project aligns with the Energy Centre Master Plan and builds on the City’s vision to provide state-of-the-art recreational facilities.