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Aquatic centres under construction
September 12, 2012 | Kenneth SouderConstruction is now beginning on the two new aquatic centres that are part of the Build Surrey program. The aquatic centres, which are being constructed in the Guildford and Grandview Heights areas of Surrey, are to include facilities meant to … Read More
First look at the Grandview Aquatic Centre
July 30, 2012 | Paul HillsdonDesigned by Hughes Condon Marler Architects, this 98,000 sq. ft. facility is fully funded and expected to be complete by the summer of 2014. Located at the northeast corner of 24th Ave and 168 St, the pool will anchor the … Read More
Design revealed for Guildford Aquatic Centre
June 21, 2012 | Paul HillsdonWe have your first look at the Guildford Aquatic Centre, a 75,000 square foot expansion to the Recreation Centre designed by Bing Thom Architects. The pool is planned to become a destination location and is large enough for competitive swimming … Read More
Two new pools for Surrey in 2014
February 8, 2012 | Paul HillsdonTwo new indoor pools will begin construction this year as part of the Build Surrey program.
A 50-metre pool in Grandview Heights will be designed by Hughes Condon Marler Architects, the firm behind the new Hillcrest Olympic Centre and … Read More
City fast-tracks expanded Guildford pool
May 11, 2011 | Paul HillsdonCouncil has approved a fast-tracked timeline for the proposed Guildford Indoor Pool. As outlined in the Build Surrey program, the pool was initially planned with a 37.5m length due to presumed site constraints. Following a detailed analysis by consultants, … Read More
2011 Budget funds Build Surrey program
December 6, 2010 | Paul HillsdonThe Build Surrey program, a series of capital investments in civic infrastructure intended to support population and business growth in the City, now has a preliminary price tag, as well as an initial timeline. Costing roughly $280 million, the … Read More
Data reveals severe shortage of recreation facilities in Surrey
October 13, 2010 | Paul HillsdonWhile working at the Downtown Surrey BIA, one of the topics I was asked to investigate was the so-called “infrastructure deficit”. In layman’s terms, it refers to the lack of parks, community centres, or transit in fast growing communities, at … Read More
