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GRIMSBY AQUATIC CENTRE
INDOOR POOL COMPLEX
Purpose of this Presentation
• This presentation is designed to provide the citizens of Grimsby with information regarding the proposed New Indoor Aquatic Facility
Topics Covered in this Discussion
• Background history• The vote• Why an indoor aquatic centre in Grimsby?• Description of the aquatic centre• Proposed location of the aquatic centre• Advantages to the Community• Benefits to the citizens of Grimsby• Costs
Background History
Development of Pool Proposal
• An indoor pool within the town of Grimsby has been discussed for the past 25 years
• Council has not proceeded with this as part of the town plan to date
• The issue is now put to vote
The Referendum
The Question
• “Are you in favour of the Town of Grimsby constructing an “Aquatic Centre” having an estimated construction cost of $6,400,000 with this cost being added to the municipal tax levy for a period of 10 years and an initial estimated annual operating deficit of $250,000 with this and any future deficits being added to the municipal tax levy?”
Why an Indoor Aquatic Centre for
the town of Grimsby?
An Aquatic Facility will:
• Provide an additional year-round activity option for all ages
• Minimize the need to travel to a pool
• Create employment locally
• Boost town economy
• Promote education, recreation, competition
• Promote better health and well-being
Aquatic Facts
• National and provincial recreation participation trends show that swimming is the second most popular recreation activity after walking
Definition of an Aquatic Centre
What is an Aquatic Centre?
• A number of individual pools that provide for both specific uses and for flexibility of operation of the whole facility
• It is a family facility which will serve all ages, all needs and all abilities
• Capacity of over 200 people
Components of an Aquatic Centre
The Aquatic Centre will consist of:
• Lane Pool
• Recreation Pool
• Warming/ Therapeutic Pool
• Change Rooms
• Administration Offices and Training Rooms
• Visitor Areas
Lane Pool
Lane Pool Details
• 6 lanes
• 25 metres long
• Waveless
• Built to “Swim Ontario” standards
• Handicap accessible
Lane Pool Activities
• Lessons• Fitness Lengths• Recreation• Competitive Programs• Life Guard Training• Aquafit
• Diving• Snorkeling/Scuba• Synchronized
Swimming• Water Polo• Masters Swimming
Recreation Pool
Recreation Pool Details
• 2,000 Square Feet
• Shallow
• Handicap Ramp
• Water Slide
• Graduated Steps
Recreation Pool Activities
• Recreational Swimming
• “Aquafit” Fitness Classes
• Therapeutic Activities
• Fitness Activities
• Youth Learn to Swim Programs
• Pool Parties (Rental)
Warming Pool
Warming Pool Details
• 400 Square Feet
• Warmer Temperature
• Kidney Shaped
• Build-in Benches
• Bubble Jets
• Handicap Ramp
Warming Pool Activities
• Warm Up
• Therapeutic
• Injury Healing
• Exercise for Disabled
• Relaxation
• Socializing
Additional Facilities
Other Features of the Facility Include:
• Change Rooms for adults, children, family and handicapped
• Administration areas for offices, life guard facilities, training rooms, first aid, equipment rooms
• Visitors viewing area• Optional sauna• Most facilities handicap accessible
Utilities
Service and Utility Areas Include:
• Filters and Pumps
• Chemical Storage Areas
• Heating
• Air Conditioning
Where will the Aquatic Facility be
Located?
Proposed Location• The aquatic centre
will be connected to
the Grimsby Arena
located on the property
which houses the Town Hall
What are the Grimsby
Community advantages to an Aquatic Centre?
An Aquatic Centre will benefit Grimsby by:
• Complementing the town’s current recreational and leisure facilities
• Providing year-round health, educational and recreational benefits
• Providing economic benefits to Town of Grimsby from visiting users
• Creating new employment• Eliminating the need to travel to a pool
What are the benefits to the
individual citizens of Grimsby?
Personal Benefits from a pool
• Health
• Educational
• Recreational
• Therapeutic
• Competitive
Health
• Healthier, more active lifestyle
• Widely regarded as the best form of exercise
• Cools the body during exercise
• Natural fitness solution for kids
Educational
• Important element in kid’s and adults’ development
• Understand basic water safety
• Promotes fitness
• Programs offered
Recreational
• Provide additional recreational activity for youth
• Familiarity with the water
• Social opportunity
• Recreational activities offered
Therapeutic
• Benefits of weightless exercise
• Injury rehabilitation
• Stress reduction
• Aerobic benefits
• Therapeutic programs
Competitive
• Youth and adult competitive opportunities
• Competitive water games
• Can attract out of town visitors through competitions and tournaments
• Source of community spirit
Pools aren’t exclusively just for
swimmers!
If you are a non-swimmer….
• Just enjoy the relaxing and therapeutic benefits of a pool
• Or learn to swim at your own pace, to take better advantage of both health benefits and to improve your personal water safety
Recreation and Leisure Department
Integration
The role of the Town Recreation and Leisure Department will be:
• Facilities management of pool areas
• Coordination and planning of programs
• Scheduling
• Maintenance
What is the cost?
Costs can be broken into 2 areas:
• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
Capital Cost
Definition of Capital Cost
• The capital cost is the one-time expenditure which accounts for all elements required to construct the facility. This includes design, engineering, site preparation, building, equipment, parking and landscaping costs.
Estimated Capital Cost
• The current capital cost estimate is $6,400,000.
• The projected average tax increase based on a 10-year payoff plan is approximately $95 per household.
Operating Costs
Definition of Operating Costs
• The yearly net costs of operating the facility. This includes building maintenance, employee salaries, utilities, supplies, etc.
Estimated Operating Cost
• The current projected yearly net operating cost is $250,000.
• The average tax increase to each household would be approximately $30 to maintain operation of the facility.
Overall Costs
Combined Overall Costs
• The currently projected yearly tax increase to support an Aquatic Centre is $95 (capital) + $30 (operating) = $125
…which is approximately
35 cents per day per household
Alternate Funding Sources
Alternate Funding
• After the project is approved, there are numerous alternate options which can be pursued to assist in reducing the overall costs, and potentially reduce the costs to the taxpayers.
Capital Funding Sources Include:
• Town Reserve• Superbuild Ontario• Trillium Foundation
• Benefactors• Donors• Sponsors
Operating Funding Sources Include:
• Partnerships with other organizations such as:– Sport Alliance of
Ontario
– YMCA
– Swim Clubs, Competitions
– Therapists, Trainers
• Rentals:– Rental of space for
commercial or mechandising outlets
Now, the most critical information
of all – THE VOTE!!
Criteria for Success of Referendum
• IMPORTANT – Over 50% of the electorate must vote in order for this to be a valid referendum.
• This means that it is CRITICAL for as many eligible voters as possible to exercise their privilege to vote.
PLEASE OTE
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
(Advance polls and proxy voting will be available)
The opportunity for a GRIMSBY
AQUATIC CENTRE is in YOUR HANDS,
the citizens of Grimsby.
This material has been prepared by:
The Grimsby Aquatic Centre (GAC) Development Committee
(an ad hoc Committee, in partnership with the Recreation Services and Public Works Committee of the Town of Grimsby)
All attempts have been made to present this information in a fair and balanced way.
For more information visit our website:
http://gac-2003.tripod.com
Presentation Produced in cooperation with:
eCompuLab
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Grimsby, ON
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