Location

Spruce Grove, Alberta

Client

City of Spruce Grove

Size

4,198m²

Value

$10.4 million

Completion

January 2016

In 2011, the City of Spruce Grove conducted preliminary design work on a new stand-alone gymnastics-based facility; however, after a number of other community needs were determined the City decided to build a multi-purpose sports and recreation facility to act as Spruce Grove’s hub for recreation and not-for-profit activities within the community as well as an administrative centre for the City’s recreation staff.

The purpose of the building was to house a variety of sport and leisure activities, while offering flex space for non-for-profit organizations, a sports museum and additional storage space for the neighbouring Fuhr Sports Park.

JEN COL Construction became construction manager of the 4,198 m2 modern, state-of-the-art complex in 2014 which includes a 1,410m² gymnasium, a large playschool area, multi-purpose rooms, meeting rooms, workstations and storage. There is also a large shelled space on the third floor that is semi-finished for expansion or a future tenant.

Since opening to the public in 2016, the Border Paving Athletic Centre has become a vibrant, dynamic gathering place for the health and well being of the City of Spruce Grove, fostering opportunities for community groups and City staff to network, build relationships and advance.

Delivery Method

Construction Management

Architect

ONPA Architects

Mechanical

Hemisphere Engineering Inc.

Electrical

Hemisphere Engineering Inc.

Structural

RJC Engineers