connection between indoor and outdoor space. Continuous exterior glass encircles the second floor of the facility, offering abundant natural light and clear park views. The visual presence of the facility was carefully considered. The rose-gold colour generated by the recreation centre exterior façade shingles complements the gold colour of the nearby Queen Elizabeth II Planetarium. Over time, the centre will add to the park’s legacy. Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre will continue the legacy of Coronation District Park for being a place of learning and self-discovery. OVERCOMING COMPLEX CHALLENGES Delivering a facility of this complexity required tenacity and collaboration. The project was initiated in 2011, and after achieving 60 per cent design completion, it was put on hold pending partner funding certainty. In 2018, Edmonton City Council reactivated the project. The City project team worked with Clark Builders, the construction manager, to manage risks related to cost escalations and the COVID-19 pandemic. Facility construction started in 2022. 43 AUG 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA Rendering of Exterior Between CPSRC and Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTE4MTQ=