Option C+, Phase II (2005)

Estimated to open in Dec. 2010; requires $5-million from community

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 II and HRM's previous Option C. Of note, the Aerobic and Dance studio presented in Option C was dropped, the fitness centre reduced in size, a wellness centre added with community/meeting rooms added to phase II (originally part of Option B).