Complexe aquatique de Laval / Laval Aquatic Complex
2016
Laval, Quebec, Canada- Architecture for culture, research, sport or leisure
- Building
- Sports complexes
The project responds to one of the issues identified in the analysis of the state of sports and recreation, being an under-investment in community infrastructure. Indeed, according to data collected in 2015, it is regretted that, despite the many existing community infrastructures, their number remains insufficient and their condition is outdated. The Aquatic Center project has been identified as a promising project and is part of the implementation of the Citys "Laval 2035" strategic vision of Laval.
The City wishes to acquire quality aquatic sports equipment that promotes healthy lifestyles through the promotion of physical activity, the development of high-level athletes and the hosting of events of national and international reach.This new contemporary complex aims to be a beneficial socio-economic engine for the population as a whole and a sensible and reflective investment in a new urban infrastructure. The concretization of the aquatic complex must also affirm the notoriety of Laval as a great city and as a forerunner in the aquatic area as well as showcasing the successes of the Laval athletes.
For the citizen, the City aims, through the realization of this sporting equipment, to:
- Provide the Laval community with access to quality infrastructures for recreational aquatic activities (swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, aquafitness, diving and rescue).
- Provide access to facilities for the development of Laval athletes for the various competitive sports organizations.
- Provide the municipality with an aquatic infrastructure with a quality recreational pool that meets current standards and innovations.
- Provide Laval residents and families with access to a swimming pool at all times.
- Promote healthy lifestyles with Laval families, all directly related to the physical activity policy presented by the municipality in the summer of 2012.
- Reinforce the feeling of belonging and pride of Laval's citizens.
- At the strategic level, this project will increase the visibility of the City and position it at the present time by proposing a dynamic and concrete vision of its evolution.
(From competition program)
(Unofficial automated translation)
The City wishes to acquire quality aquatic sports equipment that promotes healthy lifestyles through the promotion of physical activity, the development of high-level athletes and the hosting of events of national and international reach.This new contemporary complex aims to be a beneficial socio-economic engine for the population as a whole and a sensible and reflective investment in a new urban infrastructure. The concretization of the aquatic complex must also affirm the notoriety of Laval as a great city and as a forerunner in the aquatic area as well as showcasing the successes of the Laval athletes.
For the citizen, the City aims, through the realization of this sporting equipment, to:
- Provide the Laval community with access to quality infrastructures for recreational aquatic activities (swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, aquafitness, diving and rescue).
- Provide access to facilities for the development of Laval athletes for the various competitive sports organizations.
- Provide the municipality with an aquatic infrastructure with a quality recreational pool that meets current standards and innovations.
- Provide Laval residents and families with access to a swimming pool at all times.
- Promote healthy lifestyles with Laval families, all directly related to the physical activity policy presented by the municipality in the summer of 2012.
- Reinforce the feeling of belonging and pride of Laval's citizens.
- At the strategic level, this project will increase the visibility of the City and position it at the present time by proposing a dynamic and concrete vision of its evolution.
(From competition program)
(Unofficial automated translation)