CRESTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COMPLEX

FACILITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

APRIL 16, 2010

The old pool is filled, compacted and ready for paving as the area around the pool is also backfilled and stabilized. Below, Gary Sawatzky adds snow to a mountaintop as part of the mural that warps around the inside of the pool area. The mural was completed in about 2 1/2 days and mirrors the landscape of the Creston Valley.

The retaining wall for the walking path on the west side of the building continues to gain height and take shape while the preliminary ramp is completed in the back of the building which provides vehicle access into the curling arena. This proves timely with the Home and Garden Trade Show taking place this weekend.

The Fitness Studio now has walls which better shows the space we will have for group fitness and other programs. The Creston room however, is currently a bit of a disaster area as trades add the new heating system and electrical upgrades. In a few weeks we shall also briefly have open air seating as the roof is removed and replaced.

The community space by the fireplace gets tile on the floor while the background shows the viewing area into the pool. There is also an access door for parents to sit at the end of the deck to watch their children play and learn.

This panoramic shot of the new and old roof shows the roofing crew changing out the old galvanized roof with the new white coloured product. This process will continue over the next 6 to 8 weeks and will greatly improve the insulation and airtightness of the building.

The roofing panels were formed onsite from large rolls of steel utilizing a semi-truck mounted forming mill. Three sizes were extruded onto a long run-out platform for the different areas of the roof - 36, 60 and 120 foot lengths. These lengths are very flexible and require coordinated handling techniques to avoid damage. Panels are bundled together to allow for lifting on to the roof surface.

Removing the old surface and applying the new panels is also a coordinated process with small sections being done at a time. Following removal, specialized R20 insulation with backing designed to resist puncturing from pucks etc. is placed and the new panels are laid on top and clipped to the roof structure. A small channel with sealant inside is placed over each joint and eventually a specialized roller crimper will be brought on site to squeeze this channel onto the adjoining panels for a watertight seal. The whole process started with the 36 foot sections over curling rink sheets 1 and 2 and the photo shows the workers right above the dance floor in the curling lounge.

In the fitness track area, the lockers have been installed and the resilient flooring for the track is being laid out for cutting into a “track” shape.

Somehow the old curling lounge doesn’t look the same as preparations to upgrade the mechanical are started by first removing the old ceiling. The shiny ceiling in the one photo is actually the underside of the new R20 insulation that indicates that portion of the roof has been completed.