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| Project Summary: |
| Location: 255 West St. S. |
| Budget: $53.69 million |
| Estimated Opening: Fall 2019 |
| Project Contact: Kent Guptill, P.Eng., 705-325-2998 kguptill@orillia.ca |
View our latest Progress Report below.
* LATEST UPDATE * - MAY 2019 STATUS UPDATE
The closing in of the building envelope is very near despite a very rainy spring season. Meanwhile, a great deal of work continues on all levels on the inside.
The following list highlights some of the main work currently underway and/or complete:
- The cedar paneled ceiling over the pools is almost complete.
- Windows on the east and south walls of the pool area are being installed.
- Framing to receive the windows is almost complete on the north wall above the gymnasium, next to the running track. Glass is scheduled to be installed at the beginning of June.
- Plumbing and heating installations continue on all levels.
- Wall tile installation is about 50% complete in the pool change rooms.
- Interior block walls are completely installed for all change rooms as well as the pool deck viewing area.
- The support structure for the pool video board will commence.
- The installation of fire-alarm wiring and lighting continues on all levels.
- Interior stud wall and block construction continues around the perimeter of the gymnasium and the fitness rooms.
- Drywall is being installed on the stud walls in the Multi-Purpose rooms.
- Continue with framing ceiling and bulkheads at upper level running track.
- The brick on the east exterior wall of the pool area is complete.
Future Key Milestones
- A pool basin leak test (test 1 of 3) will take place.
- All work over the pools and skylight bulkheads will be completed and the staging that protects the pools will be removed so that finishing details can be applied to the pool.
- Installation of all windows will be completed including the entry level main entrance.
- Wall and floor tiling will continue on all change rooms.
- Wall and floor tiling will commence around the pool.
- All exterior walls will receive brick veneer.
- The final cap layer will be installed over the entire roof.
- The entrance sign and reader board sign will be installed at the entrance.
- The video display/scoreboard will be installed in the gymnasium.
View recent photos of the progress at the Orillia Recreation Centre in the photo gallery below:
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Photo Gallery: Orillia Recreation Centre February Update will appear here on the public site.
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View the latest Council Information Package to Council Committee on April 18, 2019.
Check out a bird's-eye view of the recreation facility project site in this amazing aerial video below:
VIDEO: Orillia's Recreation Centre - July 2018 Update
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Project Overview |
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The 2014-2018 Council has been active in addressing the recreation file since their inauguration in December 2014.
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Council Information Packages |
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Council Information Package from April 18, 2019. Council Information Package from March 25, 2019. Council Information Package from February 22, 2019. |
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2019 Project Status Updates |
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February 2019 Status Update Work continues as the view from West Street South shows that the building is starting to take its final shape. In addition, the main parking lot and both entrances to the site are paved. The following list highlights some of the main work currently underway and/or complete:
Future Key Milestones
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2018 Project Status Updates |
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Nov 2018 Status Update
Work continues as the view from West Street South shows that the building is starting to take its final shape. In addition, the main parking lot and both entrances to the site are paved. The following list highlights some of the main work currently underway and/or complete:
Future Key Milestones
July 2018 Status Update The majority of the structural steel that defines the building is complete and the landscaping around the site is approaching finished elevations. These milestones allow the community to see first-hand the facility taking its final shape. The following list highlights some of the main work currently underway and/or complete:
May 2018 Status Update A site tour took place on May 9, 2018 to provide the Mayor and Members of Council along with members of the media a first-hand look at the construction activity progress.
Currently, installation of the structural steel continues for the building in the multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium, fitness centre and over the pool. Concrete flooring has been poured in the pool tunnel, which will be followed by the mechanical and electrical rooms. Waterproofing of the building has begun and will be followed by backfilling. Framing and masonry work of the building has begun. Mechanical and electrical piping is being installed and plumbing is being installed in the mechanical and electrical rooms. The storm sewer installation is complete and construction of the parking lots has commenced. View the latestest news release for an update on the status of the project. View the latest update provided to Council via Council Information Package Memo on April 27, 2018. View the latest photos from the site below:
As this is a complex build and a very large project, once the project has reached specific milestones (completion of the steel erection, building enclosure and pool tiling), the City will be able to better define an anticipated opening date. The Recreation Project Team continues to work with the contractor to expedite the construction of the building. Future Key Milestones
March 2018 Installation of the structural steel continues in Phase 2.2 and Phase 3 areas of the building, which is in the multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium, fitness centre and over the pool. The concrete slab will be poured in the pool tunnel followed by the mechanical and electrical rooms in the next week. This work will include the installation of cuplex, in these areas. Waterproofing of the building has started, which will be followed by backfilling. Framing and sheathing of the building has commenced. Mechanical and electrical piping and hangers are being installed in the pool tunnel area. Plumbing is being installed in the mechanical and electrical rooms. Frost will be removed from the ground to prepare for the underground plumbing installation in the next two weeks. The storm sewer installation is now complete on site and the import of top soil has commenced from West Orillia. Construction of the parking lots will commence as soon as the frost is out of the ground. View the latest update to Council via Council Information Package Memo on March 29, 2018.
Winter 2018 Structural steel work continues. As of mid-February, large trusses were installed over the pool area as shown in the photos below.
The structural steel work for the facility is divided into four phases with Phase 1 in the pool change room area now complete. Phase 2, which is the multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium change rooms and fitness centre is on site and erection is currently underway. Portions of Phase 3 (pool) is currently in progress as well. Phase 4 (gymnasium) is anticipated to be erect in the spring. The following milestones have been completed to date:
As this is a complex build and a very large project, once the project has reached specific milestones (completion of the steel erection, building enclosure and pool tiling), the City will be able to better define an anticipated opening date. The Recreation Project Team continues to work with the contractor to expedite the construction of the building. Future Key Milestones
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December 2017 The structural steel work for the facility is divided into four phases with Phase 1 in the pool change room area now complete. Phase 2, which is the multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium change rooms and fitness centre is on site and erection is currently underway. It is expected that the steel for Phase 3 and 4 will be on site before the end of December. Work is well underway for the eight-lane, 25-metre pool. The pool floor has been poured, waterproofing of the walls is complete and the pool deck has been poured. Staff are currently reviewing final details for the pool mechanical systems, including using Ultraviolet (UV) light. UV provides a secondary disinfection measure for the pool in addition to chlorine and assists in eliminating the chlorine smell common in pools. Having a UV system eliminates chloramines, which can reduce the lifespan of the pool's mechanical system. Mechanical, electrical and steel work will continue on site. It is anticipated that enclosure of the building will take place in early 2018. Following enclosure, construction in the building will take place is a phased manner on interior finishes, walls, flooring, elevator, stairs, plumbing rough-ins, mechanical and electrical rough-ins. Construction continues on the building. Currently, the foundation perimeter walls are complete and waterproofing has been completed. Phase 1 of the structural steel installation is nearing completion in the pool and changeroom area. Phase 2, which is the multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium changes rooms and fitness centre will begin shortly. The pool deck for the 8-lane, 25-metre pool has been poured and the mechanical and electrical underground rough-ins for the building continues. The importing of soil from West Orillia continues to be transported to the site. Currently over 6,500 loads have arrived with just under 1,000 left to be brought in. This is expected to be complete by mid-November. Site servicing has commenced with the installation of sewer and watermain piping.
October 2017 Construction continues on the building. Currently, the foundation perimeter walls are complete and waterproofing has been completed. Phase 1 of the structural steel installation is nearing completion in the pool and changeroom area. Phase 2, which is the multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium changes rooms and fitness centre will begin shortly. The pool deck for the 8-lane, 25-metre pool has been poured and the mechanical and electrical underground rough-ins for the building continues. The importing of soil from West Orillia continues to be transported to the site. Currently over 6,500 loads have arrived with just under 1,000 left to be brought in. This is expected to be complete by mid-November. Site servicing has commenced with the installation of sewer and watermain piping.
September 2017 As we celebrate one year since the groundbreaking ceremony in 2016, construction at the Recreation Facility site is progressing well. Concrete forming continues with walls being formed in the pool area and the fitness area. The main pool floor has been poured and waterproofing of the walls is complete in these areas. Crews have installed sewer and watermain piping and electrical work has begun to service the site. Looking forward to the next few months, the structural steel work will begin, the north parking area will be graded and site services will be completed. The project team anticipates the building will be fully enclosed early in the new year.
See pictures below from a recent site visit on September 15, 2017
June 2017 Currently, the building foundations and pads are nearing completion. Acapulco Pools, the pool sub-contractor completing the aquatic installation, is on site and has started construction of the pool basin floor. Preparation for the sanitary sewer and water main is taking place and underground electrical work is also underway. Looking forward to the next few months, the structural steel work will begin, the north parking area will be graded and site services will be completed. The project team anticipates the building will be fully enclosed by January 2018. See pictures below from a site tour on June 28, 2017
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| Site Preparation - September 2016 | |||||||||
| The Atlas Corporation began mobilizing on site the first week of September and completed initial site preparation, which included: site surveys and site layout, service locates, wash station installation, temporary water service to wash station, vegetation clearing, clear and grade at building pad, prepare a working platform for the rammed aggregate piers installation and cap and build a granular road around the building pad.
Drilling of the rammed aggregate piers, the foundation system selected for the building, is currently underway, and should be completed by the end of December. Importing of clay material that will be used to cap the brownfield site and the import of the soils from employment lands in West Orillia has commenced. It is anticipated that forming of the foundations will start early in the New Year and storm and sanitary system and permanent water service will be underway in spring 2017. Read the newest Progress Report on this exciting project. |
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| Tender Awarded - August 2016 | |||||||||
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Council awarded the construction of the Orillia Recreation Facility at 255 West St. S. to The Atlas Corporation for $48,450,000 at its meeting on Aug. 17, 2016, and work is anticipated to begin on the site within a few weeks. The Orillia Recreation Facility project includes an aquatic centre (lap pool, leisure pool, and therapy pool), gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, a walking/jogging track, preschool room, office space and a fitness centre. At the Sept. 12, 2016, Council Committee meeting, Council will review alternate pricing options for six items including the deletion of trail lighting, a pedestrian bridge over Ben's Ditch, aquatic climbing wall, and some water features (leaving the plumbing), as well as changing from a moveable floor to a regular pool basin and changing from a hard gym wall to a curtain wall. This discussion will allow Council to examine potential cost saving options for the project. The tender for the Orillia Recreation Centre closed on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 3:00:00 p.m.
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Construction and Tendering Documentation Phase |
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During this phase of the project, the detailed construction drawings and tender documents will be prepared. Overall design changes will be minor in nature and the consultant team will be producing very detailed specifications for every item of the project. This information will form the basis of the tender bid package. The architects will be proceeding with site plan approvals, building permit reviews and the prequalification of contractors. It is anticipated that a construction tender will be awarded in late July and construction will begin in August 2016.
RELEASE - Orillia on track for awarding recreation project tender this summer |
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The Detailed Design Phase of the project is now complete. The City will proceed with the Construction and Tendering Documentation Phase of the project. For more information on the completion of the Detailed Design Phase, read the Recreation Facility Project Team's report to Council Committee and the City's news release. Detailed Design Photos
Building on the Schematic Design, the Detailed Design Phase of the project focused on specific aspects of the design of the facility, such as leisure pool layout, wet and dry changeroom configuration, AV and IT requirements etc. This phase also included a Class "B" costing. A number of studies/plans were completed during this phase including a Health and Safety Plan for work being done on-site, Soil Management/Soil Monitoring and the Environmental Impact Study. |
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Employment Opportunities |
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Looking to join our team? The City of Orillia's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department has released the job descriptions, wages and qualifications required for employment at the future Orillia Recreation Facility on our Orillia Recreation Facility Employment Opportunities webapge. Click each position title for a detailed job description. Please note that these jobs are not available to apply for yet, but when they are, you can apply through the City's Employment webpage. To learn more about how to become a lifeguard and the training required, visit our Lifeguard Recruitment webpage. |
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Environmental Information |
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On this page, you will find environmental reports and associated documents related to the Certificate of Property Use (CPU) for 255 West Street South. Annual on-site and off-site monitoring reports are included from the most recent report back to 2011. Also included are information boards used at a Public Open House in May 2015 to discuss the environmental condition of the site.
We attempt to make our website documents accessible however, some of these documents may not completely meet the AODA accessibility requirements. If you require assistance or communication support, please contact 705-325-2444. |
VIDEO: Orillia's Recreation Facility Project - October 2017 Update
VIDEO: Orillia's Recreation Facility Project - Breaking Ground
VIDEO: Orillia's Recreation Facility Project - The Vision
Meet the City's Newest Junior Lifeguard
Meet Daeden, the City's newest Junior Lifeguard. Daeden is very excited for the Recreation Facility. Watch the video below to learn more about the the features of the aquatics centre. To learn more about the City's need for lifeguards for the new facility and the steps you can take to become a lifeguard, check out the Lifeguard Recruitment section.
