REC-REATE Construction
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Emergency Services Access Plan During REC-REATE Construction
Access for emergency services to Strathcona Gardens during our REC-REATE construction project is essential to respond effectively to incidents, protect workers and facility patrons, and comply with safety regulations.
We want to reassure the community that emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the construction process, particularly if the Pinecrest entrance is blocked for any reason. Emergency services will use the designated construction entrance to ensure uninterrupted access to our facility. This plan has been reviewed and accepted by the City of Campbell River’s Engineering, Transportation, and Fire Departments to ensure all safety and operational requirements are met.
The SRD is pleased to continue to keep Strathcona Gardens open during construction, and appreciate your patience as we enhance our community facilities.
December Project Update: Construction Progress
Significant progress has been achieved this month!
Demolition Work: The front yard, pool slide, fitness area, and chemical rooms have been successfully demolished, clearing the way for the completion of bulk excavation in the change room area.
Civil Infrastructure: A key milestone was reached with the new water main line now connected to both City infrastructure and the facility. Additional civil work, including the installation of sewer and stormwater systems, is ongoing.
Structural Work: Construction of footings, walls, and columns at the basement level is well underway. This phase is on track for completion by Spring 2025, setting the stage for the next critical milestone: the installation of structural steel.
The SRD is excited to see this project progressing as planned and we look forward to sharing further updates in the new year!
Pool Closure: November 18 & 19
TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Our leisure pool and hot tub will be closed on Monday, November 18th and Tuesday, November 19th, as we relocate some piping to make way for the new Aquatic Centre REC-REATE construction. The Main Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, and Showers will stay open as usual during this time!
November Project Update: Construction Progress
Exciting progress is happening on-site! Here’s the latest:
- Our temporary chemical room relocation is done and officially approved by relevant authorities
- Watermain connection to the City has been completed
- Demolition of the northwest wing is in full swing, set to wrap up in the next couple of weeks
- Excavation for the new aquatic centere is ongoing, and we’re thrilled to watch it take shape!
Thank you for your patience as we enhance our community facilities!
Pool Closure: October 7 to 14
All We are happy to announce that we’ve completed the relocation of our chemical room that will allow our pool facilities to remain open during the construction of our new aquatic and wellness centre. In cooperation with health and safety officials, we are diligently working on completing the regulatory requirements needed to ensure our pools are once again safe to use. As a result, the pool re-opening will be delayed until Tuesday, October 15th at 10:00am. We thank you for your patience, and our arenas are still open for family fun over the long weekend.
October Project Update: Construction Progress
We’re thrilled to share the latest developments on the Strathcona Gardens construction project:
✅ The General Contractor is officially on site! All temporary facilities and signage are up and ready to guide you.
✅ Civil work to improve access to the facility is complete.
✅ The pool slide has been successfully decommissioned and removed.
🔧 Detailed excavation for the pool’s foundation is currently in progress.
🏗️ Temporary chemical room installations are underway, with relocation expected to be completed by October 11th.
Thank you for your patience as we enhance our community facilities!
Exciting News!
Construction on our new Aquatic & Wellness Centre has officially started!
Members of the Strathcona Gardens Commission perform the ceremonial first dig, officially marking the start of construction. (From L to R – Commissioners Cal Grunerud, Ron Kerr, Susan Sinnott (Chair), John Rice (Vice-Chair), and Kermit Dahl).
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) celebrated a significant milestone on September 10, 2024, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated REC-REATE project. The event took place at Strathcona Gardens on the future site of the new aquatic centre, officially marking the commencement of construction for this major community enhancement project. Read more at RecreateSG.ca/news
After years of community and government support, we are excited to finally break ground on this exciting project. We understand there will be some changes and adjustments needed by the public as we watch the new building take shape, and we hope you can use this page to find information and answer your questions.
See below for the parking map and information on what to expect or Download the Public Information Bulletin.
Parking Information:
- Space is needed for the construction crew, equipment, and materials for this large project, so a portion of the parking lot near Dogwood will be closed, including the parking lot entrance along Dogwood St.
- All vehicle access will be directed to the Pinecrest Road entrance, east of the Rod Brind ‘Amour Arena.
- Parking will be limited, so we encourage facility users to carpool and use public transit when possible. Please be courteous to surrounding businesses and avoid parking in lots meant for their customers.
- You can still access the building from all of the usual entrances.
While we understand this will be an inconvenience for some, the end result will be fantastic!
Construction will last for 30 months. Once the new pool is ready, the existing pool will be decommissioned to make room for the new wellness centre, which will include a large fitness area and wellness spaces. We will do our best to avoid disruptions to facility programming and will provide as much notice as possible for any temporary closures.
Still have questions?
Strathcona Gardens: Questions about facility hours, programs, lessons, registration, events, or general information, please contact us or give us a call at 250-830-6777.
The REC-REATE Project: Our project website recreatesg.ca has the design plans, general FAQs, and overall project information. For further details or project-specific questions, please e-mail recreatesg@srd.ca or call 250-830-6700.
Stay Informed: Notices will be posted onsite and sent via our enewsletter/alerts so make sure you sign-up to receive updates and join us in watching the new pool take shape: