Construction of a much-anticipated recreation facility in Vernon has reached a significant milestone.
After weeks of excavation and site preparation, the first major batch of concrete was poured for Vernon's Active Living Centre Friday, Aug. 16.
“Today’s concrete pour is a significant step and a tangible sign of progress towards realizing our vision for a modern, accessible, and inclusive recreation centre,” said mayor Victor Cumming. “This milestone underscores council’s commitment to delivering a new facility designed to promote health and well being to meet the needs of Vernon’s growing community.”
Project program manager Doug Ross said since ground was broken in April, work has been focused on site preparation, utility installation and constructing outbuildings.
“This first major concrete pour is a pivotal moment in the construction of the Active Living Centre," Ross said. “For all of the Integrated Project Delivery partners it is exciting to see the community’s shared vision of the facility begin to take shape.”
The new facility will be fully accessible and family-friendly, the city said in a press release Friday. It will cater to participants of all ages and abilities and will include spaces for aquatics, a range of sports, fitness and social activities.
More than 300 cubic metres of concrete was poured Friday, taking more than 30 truckloads of concrete and about six hours to complete.
The city said construction of the Active Living Centre is on track and it's expected to be complete in the fall of 2026.
The project will not exceed a maximum cost of $135,941,009, the city said.
The facility is being built on the former Kin Race Track lands at 3501 43rd Avenue.
For more information about the Active Living Centre project, visit vernonalc.ca or follow the city on Facebook and Instagram.
