Option C+, Phase I (2005)
A slight improvement from Option B; still not enough
On December 8, 2005, HRM was to reveal which of the three facility options presented at the October 19 meeting they were proceeding with (Option A, Option B, or Option C). Instead, Councillors unveiled new plans consisting of a two-phase approach. This option was called Option C+.
While the overall C+ plan was considered an upgrade from Option C, much of the necessary components beyond a swimming pool were deferred to phase II with the fund raising burden of $8-million total placed entirely on the community. In actual fact, Phase I was only a slight upgrade from the original Option B which Build it Right has steadfastly maintained is not adequate for the community.
Side by Side Comparison
Below is a side by side comparison of Option C+, Phase I and HRM's previous Option B.
** Current Plan **Option C+ Phase I |
Option Presented in October 19 meetingOption B |
Aquatic CentreEstimated area: 30,000 square feet Estimated cost $9,500,00 Six lanes - 25meter - 4'6" maximum depth
Leisure Pool - under 3'6" deep
Deep Water Pool -12'-0" deep
Dryland
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Aquatic CentreEstimated Area: 25,100 square feet Estimated Cost $8,000,000 Four lanes - 25meter - over 2'11" deep
Leisure Pool - Under 2'11" deep
Dryland - 1,850 square feet
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