Construction

Construction

What’s Happening Now

The overall construction of the new centre has now surpassed the 85% complete stage. The building structure and exterior envelope are now complete, with interior finishes underway, including wall, ceiling and floor finishing. Mechanical and electrical equipment infrastructure is at 90% completion and testing of major building systems is underway. Tiling work in the aquatics area is progressing well and the arena is near complete. The exterior works currently include soil grading and planting with final concrete sidewalks and exterior furniture to come later in spring. 

The aquatics area, washrooms and changerooms are 90% complete and the pool tank bottoms for both the leisure and the lap pools are undergoing final waterproofing in preparation for final tiling. The welcome atrium glazing is completed and the inner courtyard is being prepared for landscape features. A new café is planned for the welcome atrium and will be a vibrant component of the overall facility.

The City is building the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre next to Centennial Theatre at the corner of East 23rd Street and Lonsdale Avenue. The current Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre, Memorial Gymnasium and Centennial Theatre will continue to remain open and operating during construction. The Mickey McDougall Recreation Centre is currently undergoing energy and accessibility upgrades, along with interior renovations in preparation of becoming the new home of Flicka Gymnastics Club.

Learn more about the construction timeline and project impacts in the information below.

Schedule

The project remains on track and the project scope and construction will take place between spring 2022 and 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to transform the current site to make way for the new centre.

 The schedule includes:

  • March 2022 – Site preparation and demolition work – Completed 
  • June 2022 – Foundation work – Completed
  • Summer 2022 – Financing finalized and construction phase authorized – Completed
  • Fall 2022 – Permitting and start of construction – Completed
  • 2023 – Foundation concrete to grade – Completed
  • 2024 to 2025 – Major building structure and envelope works – Near completion
  • 2025 – Interiors, commissioning, landscaping and off-site works – Underway
  • 2026 – Substantial Completion of the new HJCRC 
  • 2026 – Opening celebration

Parking & Access

During construction, single lane alternating traffic will be in place for the majority of the project. Temporary road closures may be required. Signage will be posted showing alternate routes and flag personnel will be on site to help keep traffic moving. For project updates, visit cnv.org/roadwork.

Onsite parking is closed to allow for construction of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre. Parking for the existing Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre is available at North Shore Alliance Church and other areas nearby. See map for details. Please consider walking, cycling or taking transit.

Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre Parking Lot Closure Map January 2026

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