More progress has been made towards the construction of a multi-use recreational facility in the Town of Edson.
Town officials say a facility condition assessment has been completed by Dialog Architecture and Engineering to determine the potential to adapt and reuse the Edson and District Leisure Centre for the YCE Multi-Use Facility. The report indicates that the current Leisure Centre has much potential for renovation and re-use, with the exception of the swimming pool.
The report states that, while the swimming pool facility is still safe for current use, it has many deficiencies which must be rectified to extend its useful life, noting that a complete new build of a swimming pool facility is likely a more logical option to consider.
Yellowhead County and Town of Edson administration is anticipated to continue working with the architectural team to refine concepts to include all the desired components of the original plan, such as two ice arenas, a leisure and competition pool, curling rink, walking track and an exercise area.
Officials say the goal is to have a final concept forwarded to both councils for consideration before the end of 2022.
