Construction

The new aquatics and community centre is currently being built next to Centennial Community Centre at the corner of East Sixth Avenue and McBride Boulevard. Learn more about the construction timeline and project impacts in the information below.

Construction Update - April 2024

The wait is almost over! We are pleased to announce that təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre will open on April 29!

During this phased opening, drop-in and registered programming will be offered in the community centre areas including the fitness centre, indoor cycling studio, both gymnasiums, and multi-purpose rooms. The community gathering space, located in the main lobby is open to all.

Please note the aquatic centre is set to open on May 14. 

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Overview

The new aquatics and community centre will be built adjacent to Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre where the Sixth Avenue parking lot is currently located. This site location was selected to allow for Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre to remain open during construction. Additionally, this site accounts for other site constraints including the presence of a large diameter Metro Vancouver sewer main that traverses the site.

Safety is a top priority throughout construction. To ensure the safety of the public, we ask that everyone obey all construction signage and access facilities from designated entrances only. Please note that as construction progresses, restricted areas may change or move.

Programs & Services

For program and scheduling information at təməsew̓txʷ, please visit the City of New Westminster website at www.newwestcity.ca/təməsew̓txʷ

Parking & Access

Vehicle access to the facility is from Cumberland Street at East Seventh Avenue and off East Sixth Avenue. There are 256 spots available in the north lot, plus 125 stalls in the south lot (including six accessible ones). A pick-up/drop-off area is available near the south entrance.

Please arrive early to secure parking before activities, or consider transit, carpooling, walking, or cycling.

Schedule

The facility is now open! The completion of outdoor landscaping is scheduled for the end of June 2024.

Stage 1 – Site Servicing and Utility Relocation – COMPLETED

  • Fencing to be installed and site secured
  • Decommissioning of sports field and associated lighting
  • Service relocate works on East Sixth Avenue and Cumberland Street for provision of temporary utility and power connections to Canada Games Pool and Centennial Community Centre

Stage 2 – Site Excavation and Facility Structure – COMPLETED

  • Site excavation
  • Complete foundation for pool areas
  • Commence construction of facility structure

Stage 3 – Interior Construction/Civil Work – COMPLETED

  • Commence interior construciton
  • Civil work including street lighting
  • Complete steel structure for 50m pool

Stage 4 – Exterior Landscaping and Site Work – Close to completion

  • Exterior landscaping
  • Exterior site work, including road and parking lot surfacing
  • Playground surfacing and installation of outdoor equipment

Opening Timeline

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