ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE FEASIBILITY STUDY

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ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE FEASIBILITY STUDY

Project objective: ‘To find an indoor facility mix that meets the current and future needs of a growing community and has the opportunity to attract new residents and visitors to the Greater Vernon area.’

The 2018 Recreation Master Plan indicated the need for facility development and specifically the need for the following facilities as the highest priority:

  • Aquatic Centre (a NEW pool to increase aquatic use capacity, upgrade existing pool features)
  • Gymnasium(s)
  • Dedicated Program Spaces
  • Fitness Space
  • Indoor Walking / Running Track

Based on community input, the Feasibility Study has outlined a Preferred Design Option for the development of a new Active Living Centre and is determining associated costs to build and operate.

PREFERRED DESIGN OPTION AND COSTING REPORT

WHAT WE HEARD REPORT

FaulknerBrowns Architects worked with the Feasibility Study Committee to develop a preferred design option that considers:

  • Amenities aligned with the facility priority recommendations identified in the Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan.
  • Synergies of use and Community Support for one location vs two
  • What We Heard from the Community through public engagement

Below are conceptual designs for the proposed Active Living Centre facility.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Active Living Centre

CLICK TO VIEW PREVIOUS DESIGN OPTIONS AND THE PROJECT PROGRESSIONS


For more information, please contact: Doug Ross 250-550-3687

Project objective: ‘To find an indoor facility mix that meets the current and future needs of a growing community and has the opportunity to attract new residents and visitors to the Greater Vernon area.’

The 2018 Recreation Master Plan indicated the need for facility development and specifically the need for the following facilities as the highest priority:

  • Aquatic Centre (a NEW pool to increase aquatic use capacity, upgrade existing pool features)
  • Gymnasium(s)
  • Dedicated Program Spaces
  • Fitness Space
  • Indoor Walking / Running Track

Based on community input, the Feasibility Study has outlined a Preferred Design Option for the development of a new Active Living Centre and is determining associated costs to build and operate.

PREFERRED DESIGN OPTION AND COSTING REPORT

WHAT WE HEARD REPORT

FaulknerBrowns Architects worked with the Feasibility Study Committee to develop a preferred design option that considers:

  • Amenities aligned with the facility priority recommendations identified in the Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan.
  • Synergies of use and Community Support for one location vs two
  • What We Heard from the Community through public engagement

Below are conceptual designs for the proposed Active Living Centre facility.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Active Living Centre

CLICK TO VIEW PREVIOUS DESIGN OPTIONS AND THE PROJECT PROGRESSIONS


For more information, please contact: Doug Ross 250-550-3687

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Over the past 6 months, the Greater Vernon Recreation Services partners (City of Vernon, District of Coldstream, Electoral Area B, and Electoral Area C) have been undertaking a feasibility study to explore the potential options, associated costs, and benefits of developing a new Greater Vernon Active Living Centre facility that would include both aquatics and dry floor recreation spaces, and desired upgrades to the Vernon Aquatic Centre. The feasibility study was initiated based on the findings of the 2018 Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan which outlined a need for expanded aquatics, gymnasium(s), indoor walking/running track, a fitness centre and spaces that can support multi-purpose programming in the area.

    Previous public engagement and research conducted by the feasibility study project team has been used to identify different potential options and amenities. It is important to note that no decision has been made on the project at this time. The findings of the feasibility study will be used to inform future decision making and help lead to a preferred option.

    This survey is being conducted to gather additional resident feedback on the potential options and further measure overall levels of public support for the identified recreation amenities. 

    This survey closes March 30th, 2020.


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The 2018 Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan specifically identified the need for the following facilities as the highest priority:
    • Indoor aquatics facilities
    • Community gymnasiums
    • Dedicated programming spaces
    • Fitness space
    • Indoor Walking/Jogging Track

    Public participation is paramount to the success of the Feasibility Study and we recognize the importance and value of engaging residents, stakeholders and partners in decision making. As such several engagement opportunities have taken place to understand community needs, including:
    • Focus Groups  • Pop-up events • Open Houses • Surveys • One-on-one interviews

    A total of six focus groups were held in the fall of 2019 to gather a first round of feedback for the Feasibility Study. The focus groups were made up of participants from a wide range of user groups.
    An online survey was open from October 21 to November 17, 2019.
    389 unique users completed the survey.

    The feedback received (shown below) was used to inform the proposed design options.


    The resulting Four design options for a new Active Living Centre and upgrades to the Vernon Aquatic Centre have been prepared for your consideration. These design options have been informed by community input to date.

    All Options must:

    -  Address the priorities identified in the 2018 Recreation Master Plan

    -  Allow existing Vernon Aquatic Centre to remain open during construction of new facilities

    Notes: 

    All pool options include 1m and 3m Diving Boards, Hot Tub, Sauna and Steam Room. 

    Options. 1 & 2 propose closure of the existing Vernon Aquatic Centre (pool and fitness area only).


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    A Feasibility Study for a new Active Living Centre is being undertaken to further understand the indoor recreation needs of the Greater Vernon community. 

    During the engagement process of the 2018 Greater Vernon Recreation Master Plan, the community identified a need for new indoor recreation opportunities including a new aquatics centre, gymnasiums, fitness centre, indoor walking/running track, dedicated program multi-purpose rooms as well as a need to renovate the existing Vernon Aquatic Centre. 

    This Feasibility Study has been commissioned to better understand the costs and benefits associated with the development of these facilities. Public participation in this process will help determine design options and costing of a new facility as well as upgrades needed to the existing Vernon Aquatic Centre. 

    Your participation will help to realize what facility features best support you, your neighbours, and our growing community!

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