Prince Albert City Council awarded the tender to Graham Construction LP in June of 2022, and on-site work started later in June of 2022. Site preparation occurred last year.
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan.
Here's a time lapse of the progress to date:
September 2023 Progress |
- Structural steel for north arena complete. - Precast Panels installed on north arena and access infill on south arena. - Metal Decking to north arena was completed and roofing began. - Exterior framing, boarding and insulation continued on east and north sides. Interior: - Mechanical and electrical rough-ins continued. Ductwork and plumbing continued in change rooms and south arena. - Forming for topping slab and risers continued north side. - Stairs were installed. - Ice Refrigeration equipment continued progress in refrigeration equipment room. - South arena ice surface preparation ongoing.
Structure/Exterior: - Skylight framing was installed.
Interior: - Masonry walls were completed in the concession/future retail spaces. - Mechanical roughins continued. - Elevator Hoist beam grouted in place.
- Roofing progress continued and is nearly complete. - Exterior framing, boarding, and insulation continued. - Glazing continued. Interior: - The change room area slabs were completed. - West Side of competition pool deck formed and poured. - Splash Pad area formed. - Pool splash pad accessory bases were installed and plumbed. - Wave pools walls forming and reinforcement began. - Masonry completed on 2nd floor in mechanical space. - Masonry began in basement and was mostly completed. - SFRM Fireproofing was completed. - Air handler installed on 2nd floor. - Mechanical and electrical roughins continued. |
August 2023 Progress |
Arenas: - Structural steel for north arena mostly complete. - Vapour barrier and insulation installation continued. - Mechanical and electrical rough-ins continued. Ductwork and plumbing continued in change rooms and south arena. - Ice Refrigeration equipment was placed and plumbing work began in mechanical spaces. - Masonry walls were mostly completed. - Remaining hollowcore was installed. Forming for topping slab and risers continued on north side.
Lobby: - Parapet and skylight framing was completed. - Glazing frames and glazing work continued. - Precast veneer panel install completed. - Steel stud soffit framing continued. - Mechanical above ceiling roughins began. - Slab preparation began for initial pour. - Above grade plumbing and sprinkler work began. - Stairs were delivered and installed. Aquatics: - Structural Steel continued. Most structure is in place with infill piece install in progress. - Exterior steel stud and boarding continued. - Aluminum framing and glazing progressed. - Precast veneer panel installation continued and is mostly complete. - Metal decking installed to roof and 2nd floor mechanical space. - Parapet framing is mostly complete except for north elevation. - Roofing install commenced on the south portion of Aquatics. - Below grade pool piping continued with encasement preparation. - Concrete Slab and housekeeping pads were poured for 2nd floor mechanical. - Masonry began on 2nd floor mechanical. - Underslab mechanical and electrical services in the change room area completed. - Slab preparation for change areas was completed. - Blue duct (buried) installation continued. - Pool filters were delivered to site and set in the basement.
- Utility Installation continued. - Backfilling to grade continued. - Formed and poured exterior entrance slabs and generator pad |
July 2023 Progress |
Arenas:
Lobby:
Aquatics:
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June 2023 Progress |
The following work was completed in the month of June 2023: Arenas:
Lobby:
Aquatics:
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May 2023 Progress |
The following work was completed in the month of April and May:
Drone footage of the site mid May 2023:
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April 2023 Progress |
The following work was completed in the month of March and April:
Video: Drone footage of the site early April 2023:
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March 2023 Progress |
The following work was completed in the month of February:
Video: Drone footage of the site end of February 2023:
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February 2023 Progress |
Here are a few highlights of the construction progress made by the beginning of February 2023 on the Aquatics and Arenas Project:
Video: Drone footage of the site February 2023:
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January 2023 Progress |
Here are a few highlights of the construction progress made during January 2023 on the Aquatics and Arenas Project:
Video: Drone footage of the site January 2023:
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December 2022 Progress |
Construction on the Aquatics and Arenas Project is ongoing, and here are a few highlights of the progress made during November 2022:
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November 2022 Progress |
The new Aquatics and Arenas Recreation centre is 10% into construction. Here are some interesting facts about how the construction is coming together:
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October 2022 Progress |
Update for October 4, 2022: In this video, you will see the progress made on the new Recreation Centre:
Video: Drone footage of the site: October 4, 2022
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September 2022 Progress |
Updates:
Video 1: Drone Footage of the site: September 13, 2022
Video 2: Inserting Drill Piles: September 13, 2022
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August 2022 Progress |
Updates:
Drone Footage: August 16, 2022
Drone footage: August 4, 2022
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July 2022 Progress |
Updates:
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June 2022 Progress |
Tender awared to Graham Construction.
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