Address:
- 50m x 25m pool
- Barrier-free access
- Leisure pool
- Universal and inclusive change areas
- Multi-purpose spaces
- Expanded fitness area
- Better, and more spaces for events and classes
- Accessibility features such as handrails and non-slip surfacing
- A welcoming space for the community
- Energy efficiency design
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There are lots of rumours swirling, but one major issue that we now as fact came from the February COTW meeting that reviewed the project. Apparently staff determined, after the contract had been signed, that the Jawls were under no obligation to actually build any affordable housing after the property was rezoned. The recommendation by staff was to create a site specific bylaw that reduced density allowances if affordable housing wasn't built. I am sure that the bylaw is a big sticking point and perhaps what Shoeflack is referring to.
I haven't seen any updates to the project tracker since the Feb meeting and according to the latest City report, the project was supposed to have been to public hearing in June.
As an aside, my reading is that the Jawls are under no obligation to build a firehall either. Looking at the redacted contract (provided by Focus) that Mayor Helps signed with the developer, the developer can decide on their own and without penalty not to build the firehall and use the unused density in other parts of the project.
Before I have to whip out my big rubber stamp, perhaps the mods could re-direct the firehall posts to the appropriate thread?
latest:
On June 13 Council directed staff to develop a plan to revisit the objectives, scope and schedule of activities for the new facility, and to apply a new set of principles that focus on equity and affordability. As we continue to develop this plan we will invite partners and neighbourhood representatives to collaborate with the project team on the priorities for the new facility.
how much more easy and efficient it would be if the directive was simply to "fix the pool".
latest:
https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/facilities/crystal-pool/crystal-pool-and-wellness-centre-replacement-project.html
how much more easy and efficient it would be if the directive was simply to "fix the pool".
But that would make sense and would not bring the Trumplike sense of grandeur that the CoV govt needs to get through the day.
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