Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre
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| Location | Coquitlam, British Columbia |
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| Owner | City of Coquitlam |
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| Opened | 2008 |
| 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 by Westpro Constructors Group at a cost of $19.5 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
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
References
- ^ a b Tri-City News: Chimo pool project Archived 2009-03-19 at the Wayback Machine 10 March 2009
- ^ City of Coquitlam: Chimo Aquatic & Fitness Centre