Construction information

July through September 2009

The foundation of the building takes shape.

The concrete walls of the new pool have been poured.

The steel structure of the new building progresses.

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Construction information

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION

On April 14th the Malcolm-Knox Aquatic Centre began phase 1 of construction. The new pool is scheduled to be completed by the spring 2010. It will house a 10 lane 50m pool with new dive towers, a mezzanine for spectators, offices and a multipurpose room.

The second phase of construction will start immediately after the completion of the new pool. Our original 50 m pool will become a brand new stainless steel Myrtha pool. The depth will start at 1.1 m and increase to 1.4 m at the deeper end.

We thank you for your patience and look forward to the completion of this long awaited project.

You can follow construction progress below. Click on the picture to enlarge.

**Construction began on April 14, 2009**
Fencing went up around the construction zone. The main entrance is relocated between the Aquatic Centre and Arena

April 28^th - the end of an era. Demolition of the dive tower. The first 10 meter dive platform in Canada.

April 30^th - The original main entrance is torn down. The entrance was cut away from the main building and pulled to the ground.

	By May 1^st, Clean up of the old lobby is complete.

Throughout the month of May.

Excavation of the site begins while pilings are continuously being driven into the ground.

The pilings are driven 60 feet down before they are anchored
to bedrock to provide a solid support for the weight of the building's steel structure.

Octobre 2009 to February 2010.

			Work on the deep end continues. A vapour barrier is placed and the cement is then poured. The deep end will have a fully integrated bubble machine with 4 outlets. Construction of the diving tower begins

Framing of the roof is completed. The new roof is 6 meters higher than the existing structure.

January 2010 - The Myrtha pool is delivered and framing of the new structure begins. The frame of the pool was completed within one month. The offices and multipurpose room frames are also completed with the stucture of the new mezzanine above.

During the months of March and April, 2010
	The dive towers are taking shape.



	The offices and mezzanine are ready to be painted.
	The future entrance and our bright multi-purpose room.