CONCLUSION
Administration has shared information with Council on the general approach to the Maple Leaf Pool Reconstruction and the Replacement of Wascana Pool projects and the development of programming for the Heritage neighbourhood during the pool construction phase. In order to move forward with Council’s decisions, Administration recommends Council’s approval to proceed with the procurement of a qualified consultant for the design of the Wascana and Maple Leaf Pool projects.
BACKGROUND
The City of Regina (City) currently has 5 outdoor pools that provide sport, recreation, fitness and learn to swim opportunities for the public. These pools were built between 1946 and 1962, resulting in an average age of 64 years. In 2018 outdoor pools emerged as an urgent priority, as Maple Leaf Pool could no longer be opened for the 2019 season, due to condition and age. It was also determined that due to the condition and age of Wascana Pool it could no longer be operated past the end of the 2019 season. This information was shared with Council as part of the 2019 budget process and this report considers next steps based on Council decisions.
DISCUSSION
Through the 2019 budget process Council made a decision to replace Maple Leaf Pool, provide additional summer programming in the Heritage neighbourhood to help fill the gap left by the pool closure and to consult with the community on the replacement of Wascana Pool. The following table outlines general timing and Administration’s approach to these three projects.
Year/Quarter | Heritage Neighbourhood Programming Options | Maple Leaf Pool Project | Wascana Pool Project |
2019 Q1 | · Consultation with Heritage Community Association regarding potential program models and transit/transportation options to provide access to other pools. · Consult with Heritage community | · Secure consultant for Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools Projects · Project start-up meeting | · Secure consultant for Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools Projects · Project start-up meeting |
2019 Q2 | · Consultation with community continued · Finalization of program planning · Communication with community regarding programs · Potential program start-up | · Infrastructure analysis and industry best practice information · Preparation of conceptual design and project costing · Community and stakeholder consultation · Demolition begins | · Infrastructure analysis and industry best practice information · Community, user and stakeholder consultation · Preparation of conceptual design commences · Wascana Pool opens |
2019 Q3 | · Program operational | · Demolition complete · Detailed design and tender package prepared | · Wascana Pool operational · Demolition begins at the end of the 2019 outdoor pool season |
2019 Q4 | · Program evaluation and consultation with Heritage Community Association | · Financing plan to Council as part of 2020 budget process · Construction tender released and awarded | · Demolition complete · Conceptual design and costing complete · Financing plan to Council as part of 2020 budget process |
2020 Q1 | · Implement program changes, if required | · Construction begins | · Detailed design and tender package prepared |
2020 Q2 | · Depending on program - potential start-up | · Construction continues | · Construction tender released and awarded |
2020 Q3 | · Program operational | · Commissioning and Opening (TBD) | · Construction begins |
2020 Q4 | · Program evaluation and consultation with Heritage Community Association regarding future programming | | · Construction continues |
2021 Q3 | · Potential program continuation | | · Commissioning and Opening (TBD) |
In order to complete these projects within the time frame presented above, Administration is requesting Council’s approval to initiate and award a Request for Proposal to hire a consulting team to complete the consultation, concept planning, detailed design and tender package development and potential construction contract management of the Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools projects.
RECOMMENDATION IMPLICATIONS
Financial Implications
On December 10, 2018 City Council considered Item CM18-15: 2019 General and Utility Operating and 2019 - 2023 General and Utility Capital Plan. As part of this, Council approved the following:
1. To allocate $1.5 million from the 2019 General Capital Budget to decommission the existing Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools and to engage a consultant to design the replacement facilities; and
2. That Administration bring back a funding mechanism in early 2019 that will support Maple Leaf Pool.
Administration has prepared a project plan for the design and construction of Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools. Funding is currently in place to complete the required work in 2019. Therefore, Administration will bring a fulsome financing plan for Councils consideration as part of the 2020 budget process.
Environmental Implications
An environmental assessment and impact study will be conducted and environmentally efficient and sustainable options will be considered through the design process.
Policy and/or Strategic Implications
Council’s decisions related to Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools support the Design Regina: The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2013-48 community priority to develop complete neighbourhoods.
Other Implications
There are no other implications related to this report.
Accessibility Implications
Accessibility will be a consideration with programs developed in consultation with the community. It will also be a consideration as part of the design for both Maple Leaf and Wascana Pools.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is working with the Citizen Experience Department to develop a communications plan for all three projects included in this report.
DELEGATED AUTHORITY
City Council approval is required for the recommendations contained within this report.
Respectfully submitted,  | Respectfully submitted,  |
Laurie Shalley, Director
Parks, Recreation & Cultural ServicesDiana Hawryluk, Executive Director
City Planning & Community Development | |
Report prepared by:Janine Daradich, Manager, Recreation Planning & Partnerships