Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre

Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Location	Coquitlam, British Columbia
Opened	2008
Owner	City of Coquitlam
Construction cost	$19.5 million (total project cost)[1]
Architect	Hughes Condon Marler

The Chimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre is a 38,000-square-foot (3,500 m²) indoor aquatic centre located in central Coquitlam, British Columbia, next to the Coquitlam Sports Centre. The building was designed by Hughes Condon Marler Architects, built at a cost of $12.4 million (construction cost), and opened in the spring of 2008.^[1] The facility replaces the older Chimo Pool nearby, and features:^[2]

• 25 metre main swimming pool
• 20 metre warm lap pool
• Leisure pool, including:
  • Wheelchair ramp entry
  • Lazy river
  • Therapy spray
  • Tot bubblers, spray arches, belle sprays, and geysers
• 1 metre and 3 metre competition diving boards
• Hot tub
• Dry sauna
• Steam room
• Weight/fitness room

Energy efficiency

The facility has been built according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Standard, including:

• Solar water heating
• Rainwater retention and reuse for landscaping
• Landscaping with native species
• Use of recycled content and non-toxic building products

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Tri-City News: Chimo pool project 10 March 2009
2. ^ City of Coquitlam: Chimo Aquatic & Fitness Centre

External links

• Official Site

Coordinates: 49°15′16″N 122°50′46″W / 49.254444°N 122.846111°W / 49.254444; -122.846111