Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre

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Owner City of Coquitlam Opened 2008		Architect Hughes Condon Marler

Location Coquitlam, British Columbia Construction cost 19.5 million USD (total project cost) Similar Poirier Sport & Leisure C, City Centre Aquatic Complex, The Molson Canadian, Mundy Park, Evergreen Cultural Centre

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. The facility replaces the older Chimo Pool nearby, and features:

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

Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre Wikipedia

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