Funding, Gas Tax Rebate and Reserves,” White explained. The project was guided through multiple phases of planning and consultation, with Stantec assisting in the initial community engagement. Taylor Architect Group developed the concept design, while Colliers Project Leaders served as project managers. Ultimately, Clark Builders was selected as the design-builder. “Taylor Architect Group remained on the project throughout as the City’s representative to provide key architectural and engineering input and advice,” said White. The finished facility represents a leap forward for Yellowknife. While the old pool offered five lanes and limited amenities, the new Aquatic Centre features a three-lane leisure pool, an eight-lane lap pool, therapy pool, lazy river, splash pad, steam room, large waterslide, diving boards, multipurpose rooms, and revenue-generating lease spaces. Indigenous art and design flow throughout the building, connecting the space to the community’s cultural roots. For youth, seniors, and athletes alike, the new centre brings opportunities that were previously out of reach. “The 25 meter 8 lane pool includes key components for a successful meet that includes touch pads and a large format score clock tied to the starting/timing system. The Aquatic Centre exceeds the RIMP in these capacities which now provides the opportunity for the Polar Bear Swim Club to host larger regional events,” White said. Seniors and youth were directly represented in the advisory process, ensuring that the facility’s features address their needs. School Groups doing Canoe Training 43 NOV 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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