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

May 2024

 Pool scaffolding has been removed and deep cleaning is in progress

  • Pool tile inspection and repair is in progress
  • Ongoing fire alarm system testing that may cause some disruption but will be kept to a minimum
  • Ongoing general construction deficiencies are being addressed
  • Wayfinding signage installation is in progress
  • Installation of exterior metal paneling is complete
  • New Arena pad has been de-iced and will be set up for Spring programming
  • New exterior Splash pad equipment has been installed. Inspection and testing to be performed in Spring
  • New exterior south exit stair and ramp construction is in progress
    • South exit doors leading to sun deck are RESERVED for EMERGENCY EXITING ONLY
  • Finished landscaping is scheduled for completion in Spring

 

Spring 2023 Construction Update

 

Construction Photos 

New signage

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New signage

 

New stair ramp

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New stair ramp

 

New arena

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New arena

 

New hot tub

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Hot tub

 

Pool

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Pool

 

New program rooms

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New flex program room

 

New main corridor

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New main corridor

 

New arena lobby

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New arena lobby

 

New west entrance lobby

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New west entrance lobby

 

New north facade arena

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New north facade arena

 

New north facade

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New north facade

 

New splashpad

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New signage