Revelstoke Aquatic Centre, Revelstoke, British Columbia
The
Revelstoke area has lots to offer it's residents. Beautiful views,
wide open spaces, an abundance of untouched nature and wildlife,
and now it has a spectacular new aquatic centre. How well was the
new Revelstoke Aquatic Centre received when it opened in March 2005?
It took in more than three times the expected revenue in the first
three weeks of operation. "We've had an absolutely fantastic
response" said Alan Chell, Director of Parks and Recreation,
"the variety of features in the pool ensures there is something
of interest for everyone and has also served as a means for dispersing
the crowd throughout the pool.". Registration for monthly
and yearly passes, swim classes, master swim programs, and bookings
for parties have all had a very high response.
The
Revelstoke Aquatic facility is a prime example of the VDA approach
to simplify the exteriors and minimize that cost so as to maximize
the facility inside. The adjacent existing community centre was
gutted and converted into the change areas, swirl pool, and fitness
area for the new aquatic centre. The design teams approach and attention
to detail ensured that the new building joined seamlessly to the
existing. Expansive windows run the length of the pool hall and
makes the amazing natural setting an integral part of the interior
decor.
One of the many "green" design features of the facility
is the use of heat supplied by the City owned Revelstoke Community
Energy Corporation, that uses wood waste to provide hot-water heat.
This
1,642 square metre multi-purpose indoor aquatic facility with its
25 meter lap pool, free-form leisure pool, water slide, swirl pool,
sauna, lazy river, spray arches, climbing wall, and tots pool provide
not only play value for children (of all ages), but also therapeutic
benefits to all users. This pool won't only be used by those looking
for physical exercise, but also by those looking for relaxation
and for an opportunity to ease both their body and their mind.
The
Revelstoke area has lots to offer it's residents. Beautiful views,
wide open spaces, an abundance of untouched nature and wildlife,
and now it has a spectacular new aquatic centre. How well was the
new Revelstoke Aquatic Centre received when it opened in March 2005?
It took in more than three times the expected revenue in the first
three weeks of operation. "We've had an absolutely fantastic
response" said Alan Chell, Director of Parks and Recreation,
"the variety of features in the pool ensures there is something
of interest for everyone and has also served as a means for dispersing
the crowd throughout the pool.". Registration for monthly
and yearly passes, swim classes, master swim programs, and bookings
for parties have all had a very high response. 
The
Revelstoke Aquatic facility is a prime example of the VDA approach
to simplify the exteriors and minimize that cost so as to maximize
the facility inside. The adjacent existing community centre was
gutted and converted into the change areas, swirl pool, and fitness
area for the new aquatic centre. The design teams approach and attention
to detail ensured that the new building joined seamlessly to the
existing. Expansive windows run the length of the pool hall and
makes the amazing natural setting an integral part of the interior
decor. 
This
1,642 square metre multi-purpose indoor aquatic facility with its
25 meter lap pool, free-form leisure pool, water slide, swirl pool,
sauna, lazy river, spray arches, climbing wall, and tots pool provide
not only play value for children (of all ages), but also therapeutic
benefits to all users. This pool won't only be used by those looking
for physical exercise, but also by those looking for relaxation
and for an opportunity to ease both their body and their mind. 
