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

As of April 29, vehicle access to the facility will be off of Cumberland Street and parking will be available in the south parking lot. This lot will have a vehicle capacity of 119 stalls, including six accessible stalls. Visitors can enter the facility through both the south and north entrances; however, there is no vehicle access at the north end until after the completion of Phase 2.

As parking will be initially limited during the first few months of opening, visitors are encouraged to use alternate modes of transportation, such as transit, carpooling, walking and cycling. Drivers should give themselves extra time before their scheduled programs to secure parking in the lot on adjacent streets.

Schedule

The new facility is scheduled to open in spring 2024. Demolition of the old facilities and completion of the outdoor spaces is anticipated to be complete for summer 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 – Currently Underway

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

Stage 4 – Exterior Landscaping and Site Work – Currently Underway

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

Opening Timeline

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