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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2024
Lets'emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre Update
Agassiz, British Columbia – On May 13, Council unanimously approved issuing a Letter of Intent to Chandos Construction LP for the construction of the Lets’emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre. While further negotiations between Bingham Hill Architects (Design Team) and Chandos Construction LP (Construction Manager) continue, the projected construction contract price is $23,476,013, to be adjusted with any additional savings identified. It is anticipated that site works will begin in early July, with a draft project timeline of a 20-month construction period.
The District of Kent is excited to unveil the updated name and logo for the future regional recreation & aquatic centre. The newly updated pool name is Lets’emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre. The Halqemeylem word “Lets’emot” stands for ‘One Heart, One Mind’ which is the intent of the new indoor pool in the spirit of embracing all the neighbouring communities. Upon opening of the new aquatic component, the current Community Recreation and Cultural Centre (CRCC) will shift its name over to the Lets’emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre (LRRAC).
The logo has also been refreshed:
The Lets’emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre will be a future hub for recreation and will promote accessibility, inclusion, and social connection, to ensure that everyone feels welcome to use the facility. We are excited to continue to welcome our neighbours of Harrison Hot Springs, Cheam First Nation, Seabird Island, Sts’ailes, Sq’éwlets First Nation, and Electoral Area D of the Fraser Valley Regional District to our new facility.
To learn more about the Lets’emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre attend our Open House at the facility (6660 Pioneer Ave) on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. District staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide details and insights into the regional aquatic centre or send any questions via email to LRRAC@kentbc.ca.
Please consider donating to help us fill the pool, you can donate in person, on the phone, or online at www.kentbc.ca/Fill_the_Pool. Donations over $25.00 will receive a tax receipt.
“That is an exciting time where we can share with our whole community and our surrounding areas how excited and pleased we are to bring it to this point, and I look forward to seeing the public on the 21st”– Mayor Sylvia Pranger
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Mayor Sylvia Pranger
District of Kent
604-796-2235
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