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During the last few weeks the progress on the renovation includes:

• the completion of the abatement in arena change rooms one and three
• removal of the asphalt outside the addition
• cutting for doorways for the two new offices and handicap washroom off the main lobby
• removing sections of the walls around the tot pool
• the installation of the arena heaters

Over the next few weeks, we can look forward to seeing the renovation start to take shape in the following manner:

• removal of the flooring on arena change rooms one and three
• forming of the new whirlpool
• pouring of the footings for dressing rooms 2 and 4 walls

8:43 am 16 Aug 2010

The timeline for the completion of each segment of the renovation was reviewed at a project team meeting July 28th. It was determined that the sports centre will not open in early September as originally scheduled. Staff are reviewing programming and scheduling options and will post the most current schedules on our website.

2:43 pm 29 July 2010

Uncovering the unexpected has certainly been a common thread throughout the first phase of the sports centre renovation. The part of the project relating to the removal of the asbestos and lead based paint is nearing completion. The excavation and back fill of the old pool deck in preparation for the new hot tub and spa area, was more complicated than originally thought due to loose soil conditions. This has been resolved through the addition of a concrete slab below the new hot tub area. There also are some pipes that needed to be replaced that weren’t originally anticipated. The team remains committed to working through the project as soon as possible to provide some great new additions to the sports centre.

2:57 pm 15 July 2010

This week marked the 100 day countdown to the Comox Valley and Campbell River 2010 BC Seniors Games that will be jointly hosted by
Comox Valley and Campbell River, September 15 through 18, 2010. During these four days, the newly renovated sports centre will become the athletes village and host the senior’s hockey games.  Demolition of the sports centre areas to be renovated continues to progress. The pool deck was removed this week and work started on rerouting the electrical to accommodate the new 20 person hot tub.

4:20 pm 10 June 2010

May 30th marked the 27th anniversary of the Comox Valley Tri-K and what a great way to send off the sports centre pool as we know it – full of fun, fitness and community spirit. Now that the pool, tot pool, hot tub sauna are closed, the renovation in that area can move ahead.
Preparation for demolition is already underway. Staff are busy clearing out storage areas and offices and the water lines and mechanical equipment are being shut down. Hoarding around areas not scheduled for renovation is going up this week. Demolition of the sauna, tot pool, hot tub and pool washrooms are next on the construction schedule.

11:41am 01 June 2010

If you have been around the sports centre the last couple of weeks you will have noticed the barricading of areas and heard the rat-a-tat of the jack hammer. This is in preparation for the next phase of demolition and in preparation for construction.

The exterior walls of dressing rooms #2 and #4 are scheduled to be removed next week and big machines will be moved in to cut and remove the existing slab. Early in June, demolition will start in the pool area.

9:28am 21 May 2010

Users of the sports centre are reminded that the sports centre tot pool, hot tub and sauna are now closed and the pool will close on May 31st. The wellness centre, at the sports centre, will remain open with special summer hours and the Comox Valley aquatic centre located at 377 Lerwick Rd. in Courtenay will also remain open until August 22, 2010.

4:15pm 10 May 2010

Construction has begun!

8:31am 10 May 2010