Aquatic portion behind, but ATB Centre still on target for spring open
LETHBRIDGE – The city says construction on Phase Two of the ATB Centre is still on target for a spring opening, even though work on the aquatic portion has fallen behind.
“Construction is difficult to predict. We are still right on target for spring of 2019 and I think that everything is as planned,” project coordinator Ashley Matthews said in an interview. “We fall behind in one area, and catch up a little further in another area, and it goes back and forth type of thing.”
He said the waterslides are in and some finishing work is being performed in the pool areas, with tile going in for the deck. Elsewhere, the gymnasium flooring is down and the lines are in.
Matthews said while at one time the city hoped the building would be complete by the end of December, he said it will likely be another month, with the aquatic area still needing the most work. By February, into March, he expects the YMCA, which will operate the facility, will be able to start installing equipment and furnishings.