Conceptual design of Active Living Centre's gymnasium and fitness track (City of Vernon image)

By Pete McIntyre

Up to $136 million

Ground breaking ceremony for Active Living Centre

Apr 8, 2024 | 5:00 AM

The biggest recreation project in Vernon’s history will officially get underway Monday.

A ground breaking ceremony will be held April 8 at the site of Vernon’s new Active Living Centre.

The media event will take place at 11 a.m. on the Kin Race Track site on 43rd Avenue which is in the early stages of construction.

The city said the event will be attended by Mayor Victor Cumming, along with Doug Ross, the manager of project program; project architect from Group2 Architects, Stephen Faust; and, senior vice- president operations for Clark Builders, Randy Kyrzyk.

The city announced in February that up to $15 million dollars in extra features will be added to the venue based on public input, increasing the price tag from $121 million to as much as $136 million.

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The planned enhancements include a major water slide, a Wow WaveBall, a Ninja Cross course, additional interactive spray features, a cold plunge pool as well as increasing the length of the walking/running track to 185 meters and adding a fourth lane.

The ALC’s basic components include an aquatic centre with an eight lane 50-meter pool with a moveable bulkhead and two diving boards; leisure pool with zero depth beach entry; tot slide; spray features; a lazy river and a family hot tub.

Also featured will be a warm water 25-meter x 3 lane teaching pool; sauna; steam room and adult’s only hot tub.

The facility also features a fitness centre, double gymnasium with multiple sports courts, a synthetic walking/running track and eight dedicated multipurpose activity and program rooms.

The recreation venue is expected to open in the fall of 2026.

Local electors in Vernon approved borrowing up to $121 million for the project in an October 2022 referendum.