Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre
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| Location | Coquitlam, British Columbia |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Owner | City of Coquitlam |
| Construction cost | $19.5 million (total project cost)[1] |
| Architect | Hughes Condon Marler |
The Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre is a 38,000-square-foot (3,500 m2) indoor aquatic centre located in central Coquitlam, British Columbia, next to the Coquitlam Sports Centre. The building was designed by Hughes Condon Marler Architects, built at a cost of $12.4 million (construction cost), and opened in the spring of 2008.[1] The facility replaces the older Chimo Pool nearby, and features:[2]
- 25 metre main swimming pool
- 20 metre warm lap pool
- Leisure pool, including:
- Wheelchair ramp entry
- Lazy river
- Therapy spray
- Tot bubblers, spray arches, belle sprays, and geysers
- 1 metre and 3 metre competition diving boards
- Hot tub
- Dry sauna
- Steam room
- Weight/fitness room
[edit] Energy efficiency
The facility has been built according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Standard, including:
- Solar water heating
- Rainwater retention and reuse for landscaping
- Landscaping with native species
- Use of recycled content and non-toxic building products
[edit] References
- ^ a b Tri-City News: Chimo pool project 10 March 2009
- ^ City of Coquitlam: Chimo Aquatic & Fitness Centre
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 49°15′16″N 122°50′46″W / 49.254444°N 122.846111°W
