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GRIMSBY AQUATIC CENTRE INDOOR POOL COMPLEX

GRIMSBY AQUATIC CENTRE INDOOR POOL COMPLEX. Purpose of this Presentation. This presentation is designed to provide the citizens of Grimsby with information regarding the proposed New Indoor Aquatic Facility. Topics Covered in this Discussion. Background history The vote

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GRIMSBY AQUATIC CENTRE INDOOR POOL COMPLEX

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  1. GRIMSBY AQUATIC CENTREINDOOR POOL COMPLEX

  2. Purpose of this Presentation • This presentation is designed to provide the citizens of Grimsby with information regarding the proposed New Indoor Aquatic Facility

  3. Topics Covered in this Discussion • Background history • The vote • Why an indoor aquatic centre in Grimsby? • Description of the aquatic centre • Proposed location of the aquatic centre • Advantages to the Community • Benefits to the citizens of Grimsby • Costs

  4. Background History

  5. Development of Pool Proposal • An indoor pool within the town of Grimsby has been discussed for the past 25 years • Council has not proceeded with this as part of the town plan to date • The issue is now put to vote

  6. The Referendum

  7. The Question • “Are you in favour of the Town of Grimsby constructing an “Aquatic Centre” having an estimated construction cost of $6,400,000 with this cost being added to the municipal tax levy for a period of 10 years and an initial estimated annual operating deficit of $250,000 with this and any future deficits being added to the municipal tax levy?”

  8. Why an Indoor Aquatic Centre for the town of Grimsby?

  9. An Aquatic Facility will: • Provide an additional year-round activity option for all ages • Minimize the need to travel to a pool • Create employment locally • Boost town economy • Promote education, recreation, competition • Promote better health and well-being

  10. Aquatic Facts • National and provincial recreation participation trends show that swimming is the second most popular recreation activity after walking

  11. Definition of an Aquatic Centre

  12. What is an Aquatic Centre? • A number of individual pools that provide for both specific uses and for flexibility of operation of the whole facility • It is a family facility which will serve all ages, all needs and all abilities • Capacity of over 200 people

  13. Components of an Aquatic Centre

  14. The Aquatic Centre will consist of: • Lane Pool • Recreation Pool • Warming/ Therapeutic Pool • Change Rooms • Administration Offices and Training Rooms • Visitor Areas

  15. Lane Pool

  16. Lane Pool Details • 6 lanes • 25 metres long • Waveless • Built to “Swim Ontario” standards • Handicap accessible

  17. Lessons Fitness Lengths Recreation Competitive Programs Life Guard Training Aquafit Diving Snorkeling/Scuba Synchronized Swimming Water Polo Masters Swimming Lane Pool Activities

  18. Recreation Pool

  19. Recreation Pool Details • 2,000 Square Feet • Shallow • Handicap Ramp • Water Slide • Graduated Steps

  20. Recreation Pool Activities • Recreational Swimming • “Aquafit” Fitness Classes • Therapeutic Activities • Fitness Activities • Youth Learn to Swim Programs • Pool Parties (Rental)

  21. Warming Pool

  22. Warming Pool Details • 400 Square Feet • Warmer Temperature • Kidney Shaped • Build-in Benches • Bubble Jets • Handicap Ramp

  23. Warming Pool Activities • Warm Up • Therapeutic • Injury Healing • Exercise for Disabled • Relaxation • Socializing

  24. Additional Facilities

  25. Other Features of the Facility Include: • Change Rooms for adults, children, family and handicapped • Administration areas for offices, life guard facilities, training rooms, first aid, equipment rooms • Visitors viewing area • Optional sauna • Most facilities handicap accessible

  26. Utilities

  27. Service and Utility Areas Include: • Filters and Pumps • Chemical Storage Areas • Heating • Air Conditioning

  28. Where will the Aquatic Facility be Located?

  29. Proposed Location • The aquatic centre will be connected to the Grimsby Arena located on the property which houses the Town Hall

  30. What are the Grimsby Community advantages to an Aquatic Centre?

  31. An Aquatic Centre will benefit Grimsby by: • Complementing the town’s current recreational and leisure facilities • Providing year-round health, educational and recreational benefits • Providing economic benefits to Town of Grimsby from visiting users • Creating new employment • Eliminating the need to travel to a pool

  32. What are the benefits to the individual citizens of Grimsby?

  33. Personal Benefits from a pool • Health • Educational • Recreational • Therapeutic • Competitive

  34. Health • Healthier, more active lifestyle • Widely regarded as the best form of exercise • Cools the body during exercise • Natural fitness solution for kids

  35. Educational • Important element in kid’s and adults’ development • Understand basic water safety • Promotes fitness • Programs offered

  36. Recreational • Provide additional recreational activity for youth • Familiarity with the water • Social opportunity • Recreational activities offered

  37. Therapeutic • Benefits of weightless exercise • Injury rehabilitation • Stress reduction • Aerobic benefits • Therapeutic programs

  38. Competitive • Youth and adult competitive opportunities • Competitive water games • Can attract out of town visitors through competitions and tournaments • Source of community spirit

  39. Pools aren’t exclusively just for swimmers!

  40. If you are a non-swimmer…. • Just enjoy the relaxing and therapeutic benefits of a pool • Or learn to swim at your own pace, to take better advantage of both health benefits and to improve your personal water safety

  41. Recreation and Leisure Department Integration

  42. The role of the Town Recreation and Leisure Department will be: • Facilities management of pool areas • Coordination and planning of programs • Scheduling • Maintenance

  43. What is the cost?

  44. Costs can be broken into 2 areas: • Capital Costs • Operating Costs

  45. Capital Cost

  46. Definition of Capital Cost • The capital cost is the one-time expenditure which accounts for all elements required to construct the facility. This includes design, engineering, site preparation, building, equipment, parking and landscaping costs.

  47. Estimated Capital Cost • The current capital cost estimate is $6,400,000. • The projected average tax increase based on a 10-year payoff plan is approximately $95 per household.

  48. Operating Costs

  49. Definition of Operating Costs • The yearly net costs of operating the facility. This includes building maintenance, employee salaries, utilities, supplies, etc.

  50. Estimated Operating Cost • The current projected yearly net operating cost is $250,000. • The average tax increase to each household would be approximately $30 to maintain operation of the facility.

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