Throughout the project, I can safely state that the JEN COL team had the best interests of the City, the Gymnastics Club and the community in mind when decisions affecting the outcome of the project needed to be made. The efforts displayed by the JEN COL team to maintain a professional, positive and results focused approach to mitigating these risks as well as the creative process to identify solutions were truly what resulted in the success of the Border Paving Athletic Centre project.
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