Prince George City Council received an update on the progress of the Aquatic Centre’s renewal.
Council chose not to discuss the item, but it appeared on the agenda for last night’s (Monday) meeting as a consent agenda item.
According to a staff report to Council, the project is well underway, and at this point is expected to be completed on time and on budget.
Work underway or completed on the interior finishes demolition includes the removal of tiles, handrails, and more from the hot tub, leisure pools, and deck tiles.
On the demolition of exterior finishes, work is completed or underway on removal on the concrete block removal, wall prep for a new vapour barrier, and a partial removal of the roof over the dive tower.
A full breakdown of ongoing or completed work can be found in the report.
Upcoming work will include:
- Repairs to structural columns
- Concrete reinstatement at structural columns
- Valence removal
- Pool deck shoring installation
- Continued electrical demolition
- Continued mechanical demolition
- Continued EIFS removal
- Continued scaffolding and shrink wrap installation
According to the report, City Administration is coordinating a tour of the site for City Council in the upcoming months.
The project was approved by City Council in April 2024, with a budget of $37 million. The facility closed for the renovations in January, and is expected to be closed for two years.
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