North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Project
The North Peace Leisure Pool is aging and its infrastructure is failing, resulting in service interruptions and other impacts on pool users. We need a plan for how we're going to replace or renovate the pool based on a solution that suits our community. But we also see this as an opportunity to offer broader recreational activities for our residents.
The PRRD (Area B and Area C), City of Fort St. John and District of Taylor are working together to explore options for a new or renovated facility to serve the North Peace region. To do this, the partners initiated a feasibility study in 2018 to determine the future of the pool and how to best address regional aquatic and recreational service needs going forward. This included asking residents about what they would like to see at a future facility. Residents shared lots of great ideas on how they use the facility and what recreational spaces and amenities they would like to see for aquatics, social spaces and other indoor activities. Now the partners are moving ahead with the next step in the feasibility study.
The Feasibility Study survey was open from June 7- July 7, 2022 and is now closed. Read the engagement report for an outline of what we heard!
PROJECT PARTNERS
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Recreation
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkBased on the 2018 engagement results and a needs assessment carried out by RC Strategies, the following recreation spaces are being proposed. Let us know what is most important to you by posting in the forum!
- Full-size
- Indoor sport courts
- Storage
- Foam pit
- Climbing wall
- Enhanced indoor play space
- Floor mats
- Indoor social & hang-out space in addition to base lobby & café
- Connects aquatics to other amenities
- One large, dividable room
- Accommodates a variety of activities, meetings & bookings
- Covered turf surfaces
- Indoor change facilities
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Aquatic
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkQuick ReplyBased on the 2018 engagement results and a needs assessment carried out by RC Strategies, the following aquatic spaces are being proposed. Let us know what is most important to you by posting in the forum!
- 15m swimming lanes
- Lazy rivers
- Zero entry ramp
- Six 2.5m regulation width lanes
- Three 2.5m lane width tank with zero entry ramp and warmer temperature
- Warm temperature water
- Zero entry ramp
- Separate steam and sauna rooms
- Indoor
Videos
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To answer your frequently asked questions about the design proposed to the public in June 2022, the working group has created this video featuring Steering Committee Chair, Trevor Bolin.
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Timeline
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OVERVIEW
North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Project has finished this stage
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June - September 2018: Defining Need + Developing Vision
North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Project has finished this stagePop-up events and an online survey were conducted as part of the feasibility study.
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October 2018 - May 2022: Project paused
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June - Oct 2022: Did we hear you right?
North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Project has finished this stageFeasibility study, community engagement and research.
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Nov 2022 - March 2023: Final Recommendations
North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Project is currently at this stageThe Feasibility Report and final recommendations that incorporate public engagement will be presented to Councils, the Regional Board and the Community.
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*Decision Point (3 to 6 months after the final report)
this is an upcoming stage for North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement ProjectThe PRRD Board, Fort St. John Council and District of Taylor Council will make a decision on whether or not to proceed with the final recommendations outlined in the Feasibility Report.
*The key milestones for the project include decisions by the PRRD Board and Fort St. John and Taylor Councils and the approval process for residents, such as a referendum. The time required for these decision points may vary by community. -
Communication Update (TBD)
this is an upcoming stage for North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement ProjectOnce the Regional Board and the City of Fort St John and District of Taylor determine how to proceed with the options presented in the final report, the public will be updated on the next steps in the process.
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Referendum Vote (TBD)
this is an upcoming stage for North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement ProjectResidents in participating communities.
*The key milestones for the project include decisions by the PRRD Board and Fort St. John and Taylor Councils and the approval process for residents, such as a referendum. The time required for these decision points may vary by community. -
+3-4 Years from Referendum: Design & Construction
this is an upcoming stage for North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Project
Open House Display Boards
Documents
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2022 Engagement Report (19.6 MB) (pdf)
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June 2022: Open House Sessions Display Boards (2.38 MB) (pdf)
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June 3 2022: Media Release - North Peace Leisure Facility Engagement Opportunities (693 KB) (pdf)
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2018 Public Engagement Report (2.91 MB) (pdf)
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2018 Elected Officials Meeting Presentation (7.51 MB) (pdf)
