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Jasper Recreation Facilities Renovation Project

Estimated Cost: $20.4 million

In 2019 the Municipality of Jasper secured $3,053,515 in provincial grant funding and $3,664,584 in federal grant funding towards a major renovation of the Activity Centre, Arena, and Fitness & Aquatics Centre facilities. Since August of 2021, administration has engaged a Project Management firm (WSP), a Prime Consultant (GEC Architecture), a Cost Consultant (DMC Cost Management) and a Construction Manager (Carlson Construction).

On February 22, 2022, Committee provided direction to administration on which design concepts should be further developed for Council’s consideration. On May 3, 2022, Council approved an expanded project scope and a total project budget of approximately $14 million. On September 27, 2022, Council approved the adjustment of the project scope to continue the design process with three (3) new arena dressing rooms and endorse the design concept of non-gendered change rooms in the aquatics centre.

On June 20, 2023, Council approved the increasing the Recreation Renovation Project budget by a total of $6.4M, to be funded by debenture. The cost increase is due to the impact of inflation since the project concept was originally developed.

The project will: address significant lifecycle reinvestments in mechanical and electrical systems; improve physical accessibility and inclusion in a number of areas; fully renovate and modernize Aquatics Centre changing areas; fully renovate all existing Arena dressing rooms while adding an additional 3 new dressing rooms.

The Municipality of Jasper would like to express its gratitude to residents, business owners, and visitors for their patience and support as we undertake this transformative renovation project. We are confident that the enhanced Activity Centre will enrich the quality of life for all community members and contribute to a vibrant recreational environment in Jasper.


The Municipality of Jasper is committed to maintaining open lines of communication with residents, businesses, and stakeholders throughout the construction phase, and ensuring that access priorities are met to the best extent possible.
Regular updates on facility access, scheduling, and any necessary adjustments will be provided here.

We’re excited to announce that construction for the Jasper Recreation Facilities Renovation Project will begin starting on Monday, July 17th. 

The project will enter a significant milestone as the contractor, Carlson Construction, will begin demolition work, marking an important step towards revitalizing the Activity Centre, Arena, and Fitness & Aquatic Centre facilities. 

Starting Monday, July 17th the Bonhomme Street entrance/exit (west) will be closed to ensure the safety of residents, staff, and workers in the area.  

  • Parents, guests, and users of these facilities are kindly requested to use the Commemoration Park (east) entrance/exit to ensure continued access to the Activity Centre and Wildflowers Childcare facility. Signage and guidance will be in place to assist with the new access route, ensuring a smooth transition for all users.  
  • The Activity Centre Front Desk has been relocated to the old registry office, and signs are in place.   
  • Glenda’s Concession will remain open throughout the construction phase. 
  • East parking lot (Commemoration Park) : 
    • Municipal staff have been asked to park in the large parking lot on Bonhomme, or on the street.
    • Additional bike racks have been installed to ensure we have adequate space for those that are biking. 
    • We would like to remind people to stay safe and vigilant in the parking lot due to the increase in usage. 

The full closure of the Bonhomme Street (west) entrance/exit is necessary to facilitate the demolition process and prepare the site for the exciting improvements to come. We expect the closure to be in place from July to November.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate the community's understanding during this phase.

In the coming weeks, we anticipate we will be able to provide a construction schedule for the next few months. We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase. 


 

Carlson Construction crews were on-site early Monday morning, kicking off the Jasper Recreation Facilities Renovation project. 

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Bonhomme Street entrance/exit was closed and fenced off, and a temporary entrance/exit is at the Commemoration Park doors. 
  • Wildflowers Childcare received a new, temporary entrance to ensure safe access throughout construction.
  • Diggers were on-site, and all of the old rubber mats and general main entrance area has been removed.
  • The new ice plant received sod, making this part of the renovation complete.

Plans for next week:

  • Electricians will be on-site disconnecting any electrical required for demolition, and to review the site for upcoming electrical work that will be required. 
  • Demolition subcontractors will  be on-site, removing two exterior canopies on the arena, and the reception desk. 
  • Finish the removal of all concrete sidewalks and asphalt in the fenced off area.
  • Survey layout will be conducted to determine location of site services and new foundations. 
  • Private locates will determine where underground utility lines are located. 
  • Starting the installation of site services: water supply and distribution services, and sanitary sewer collection. 
  • Ice plant testing. 

Residents in the area and visitors at the Jasper Activity Centre can expect lots of construction activity, which will be loud at times. 

We anticipate that next weeks update will provide a construction schedule for the next few months. 

 We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 


It was a busy week for the Jasper Recreation Facilities Renovation Project, and significant changes are now visible at the Jasper Activity Centre and the Arena. 

 Here’s what happened this week:

  • Electricians were on-site disconnecting any electrical required for demolition, and reviewing the site for upcoming electrical work that will be required. 
  • Demolition subcontractors removed two exterior canopies on the arena, and the reception desk. 
  • Removal of all concrete sidewalks and asphalt in the fenced off area.
  • Survey layout conducted to determine location of site services and new foundations. 
  • Private locates determined where underground utility lines are located. 
  • Beginning stages of site services installation: water supply and distribution services, and sanitary sewer collection. 
  • Ice plant testing. 

Plans for next week:

  • Ongoing demolition of arena dressing rooms. 
  • Starting asbestos abatement work which includes a set of procedures specifically designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from asbestos-containing materials that are located in the Jasper Activity Centre. 
  • Underground site services installation: water supply and distribution services, and sanitary sewer collection. Bonhomme Street in front of the Jasper Activity Centre will be closed from July 31 until approximately August 18 to complete this work. Click here for more information. 
  • Disconnection of mechanical and electrical in demolition areas. 
  • Installation of temporary walls in the arena. These walls are called “hoarding walls” and are installed around a construction site while construction is going on and is then taken down once the work is finished.

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 

It was another busy week for the Jasper Recreational Facilities Renovation Project, starting with Bonhomme Street being closed in front of the Jasper Activity Centre to allow construction crews to install underground services including water and sewer lines. Carlson construction has stated that work is on schedule, and still anticipate for this closure to remain in effect until August 18th.  

Here’s what else happened this week:

  • Ongoing demolition of arena dressing rooms. 
  • Started asbestos abatement work which includes a set of procedures specifically designed to control the release of asbestos fibers from asbestos-containing materials that are located in the Jasper Activity Centre. 
  • Disconnection of mechanical and electrical in demolition areas. 
  • Installation of temporary walls in the arena.  

Plans for next week: 

Construction will shut down for the long weekend, and crews will be back on-site Tuesday morning.  

  • Ongoing installation of site services, including waterlines and stormwater lines. 
  • Ongoing demolition of dressing rooms and other areas. 

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 

It was another busy week for the Jasper Recreational Facilities Renovation Project with the ongoing installation of site services including waterlines and stormwater lines. 

 Here’s what happened this week:

  • Ongoing demolition of dressing rooms and other areas. 
  • Abatement preparation work.  

Plans for next week:

  • Low risk asbestos abatement work.  
  • Ongoing demolition work. 
  • Ongoing installation of site services. 

Starting Tuesday, August 15th, low-risk hazardous material (vermiculite) removal work will be taking place on the south exterior wall. This work poses no risk to the public.
Visitors to the Activity Centre and Wildflowers Childcare can expect to see workers in protective clothing while this work is being conducted, as this is required by the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Legislation when working with hazardous materials. Englobe will be checking the air quality on a regular basis when this work is happening.

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 

 

It was another busy week for the Jasper Recreational Facilities Renovation Project with abatement work completed in the Arena dressing rooms. 

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Sanitary sewer line installed for the new Arena extension.
  • Installation of stormwater line in the Courtyard between the Arena and Fitness & Aquatic Centre.
  • Completed the demolition of the Jasper Activity Centre canopy at the entrance. 
  • Started demolition in the curling lounge. 
  • Abatement work completed in Arena dressing rooms.
  • Demolition of cinderblock walls in Arena dressing rooms.  

Plans for next week: 

  • Ongoing installation of site services including waterlines and stormwater lines. 
  • Ongoing demolition of cinderblock walls in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre ceiling. This work poses no risk to the public.
  • Preparing for opening of Bonhomme Street to 2-way traffic.  

Visitors to the Activity Centre can expect to see workers in protective clothing while abatement work is being conducted, as this is required by the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Legislation when working with hazardous materials. Englobe will be checking the air quality on a regular basis when this work is happening. 

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase. 


As of Friday afternoon, Bonhomme Street has re-opened to two-way traffic. A large portion of the road closest to the Jasper Activity Centre and Fitness & Aquatic Centre will remain blocked off in order for Carlson Construction to continue working on underground site services. Vehicles cannot park on either side Bonhomme Street in front of the Jasper Activity Centre/ Fitness & Aquatic Centre/Catholic Church, please park in the parking lot. ‘No parking’ signage is in place.

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Ongoing demolition of cinderblock walls in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre ceiling. 
  • Demolition of concrete in courtyard/main entrance. 
  • Ongoing installation of site services including waterlines and stormwater lines. 
  • Preparation for re-opening of Bonhomme Street to two-way traffic. 

Plans for next week:

  • Ongoing demolition in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Preparation for concrete slab removal work in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Ongoing abatement working throughout the facility. This work poses no risk to the public.

Visitors to the Activity Centre can expect to see workers in protective clothing while abatement work is being conducted, as this is required by the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Legislation when working with hazardous materials. Englobe will be checking the air quality on a regular basis when this work is happening.  

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.



Starting Tuesday, September 5th, Bonhomme Street will be closed and traffic will be detoured through the Jasper Activity Centre parking lot. Motorists are asked to follow detour signage, drive slowly, and remain diligent when driving through the detour. This closure is required in order for construction crews to complete site services to the Fitness & Aquatic Centre, and is expected to last until September 15th. 

Also starting Tuesday, September 5th, the Aquatic Centre will be closed for approximately four months. The closure will facilitate the Jasper Recreation Facilities Renovation Project, as well as our usual shutdown procedures. 

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Re-opening of Bonhomme Street to two-way traffic. 
  • Ongoing demolition of cinderblock walls in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Demolition of old ammonia & mechanical room. 
  • Demolition of the Jasper Activity Centre reception desk. 
  • Ongoing abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre ceiling. 
  • Installation of window in Wildflowers Childcare temporary access door.  

Plans for next week:

  • Ongoing demolition of concrete slabs in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Beginning stages of demolition in Fitness & Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Installation of site services to the Fitness & Aquatic Centre. 
  • Ongoing demolition and abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre. 
  • Road Closure on Bonhomme Street with traffic detouring through the parking lot.

Fitness Centre users can expect loud construction noise, and no access to changerooms. Temporary washrooms will be available. 

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 

On Tuesday, September 5th, the Aquatic Centre closed for approximately four months. The closure will facilitate the Jasper Recreation Facilities Renovation Project, as well as our usual shutdown procedures. 

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Ongoing installation of site services to the Fitness & Aquatic Centre. 
  • Beginning stages of demolition in Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Concrete slab removal in arena. 
  • Road Closure on Bonhomme Street with traffic detouring through the parking lot. This closure is expected to end September 18th. 

Plans for next week: 

  • Ongoing demolition of concrete slab removal in arena. 
  • Ongoing demolition of Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Ongoing installation of site services to the Fitness & Aquatic Centre. 

Fitness Centre users can expect loud construction noise, and no access to changerooms. Temporary washrooms are available. 

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 

The detour on Bonhomme Street has been extended to September 22nd to accommodate the removal of a concrete utility vault, and installation of site services to the Fitness & Aquatic Centre.

A water shutdown will be necessary on Saturday, September 16th, and the Jasper Activity Centre will be open starting at 1:00pm. All affected residents and businesses in the area have been notified. 

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Ongoing installation of waterline to the Fitness & Aquatic Centre. 
  • Ongoing demolition in Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Ongoing concrete slab removal in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Excavation for Arena extension footings.
  • Abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre basement.  

Plans for next week: 

  • Ongoing demolition of concrete slab removal in arena. 
  • Ongoing demolition of Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Ongoing abatement work in Jasper Activity Centre basement.
  • Abatement work in the Aquatic Centre. 
  • Concrete formwork for Arena extension. 
  • Ongoing installation of waterline to the Fitness & Aquatic Centre. 

 

Fitness Centre users can expect loud construction noise, and no access to changerooms. Temporary washrooms are available. 

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 

Construction crews were able to complete the Aquatic Centre waterline installation earlier than anticipated, and the detour on Bonhomme Street resumed to two-way traffic on Saturday, September 16th. 

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Ongoing demolition in Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Ongoing abatement work in the Aquatic Centre. 
  • Ongoing concrete slab removal in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Excavation for Arena extension footings.
  • Arena foundation – forming and concrete placement 
  • Ongoing abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre basement. 
  • Completion of waterline to the Aquatic Centre. 

Plans for next week:

  • Ongoing demolition of Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Ongoing abatement work in Aquatic Centre. 
  • Ongoing excavation for Arena extension footings. 
  • Ongoing Arena foundation – forming and concrete placement 
  • Ongoing abatement work in Activity Centre basement – expected to be completed September 25th 
  • Installation of temporary walls in Gymnastics and Wildflowers Childcare Centre 
  • Installation of temporary hoarding walls in Activity Centre basement 
  • Elevator installation layout. 

Fitness Centre users can expect loud construction noise, and no access to changerooms. Temporary washrooms are available. 

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.

 

 

 

 

Construction crews were able to complete the abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre basement, and Out of School Care was able to move back into their regular spaces on Thursday afternoon. 

Here’s what happened this week:

  • Ongoing demolition in Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Ongoing abatement work in Aquatic Centre. 
  • Ongoing concrete slab removal in Arena dressing rooms. 
  • Excavation for Arena extension footings.
  • Arena foundation – forming and concrete placement.
  • Completion of abatement work in the Jasper Activity Centre basement. 
  • Installation of temporary walls in Gymnastics and Wildflowers Childcare Centre.
  • Installation of temporary hoarding walls in Activity Centre basement.
  • Installation of temporary hoarding walls in the Arena. 
  • Completion of elevator installation layout. 


Plans for next week:

  • Abatement work in the curling lounge. 
  • Ongoing demolition in Aquatic Centre changerooms. 
  • Ongoing abatement work in Aquatic Centre. 
  • Ongoing Arena foundation – forming and concrete placement.

Fitness Centre users can expect loud construction noise, and no access to changerooms. Temporary washrooms are available. 

We are and will continue to actively work on prioritizing access for local youth, maintaining safety, and engagement with stakeholders throughout the construction phase.