New Westminster has raised the bar!
I have now visited təməsew̓txʷ, our new aquatic and fitness centre, several times, enough times to allow me to compare it to other centres. And I will say with the greatest pleasure that New Westminster has raised the bar for function, comfort, and enjoyment.
I don’t recall the engineers, but I recall attending many of the community engagement meetings where I said and heard others state their hopes and dreams for the new centre, and I would say the engineers truly listened.
Two very important points: we wanted a 10-lane pool, we got 11 lanes. The extra lanes outside the tank allows us to come swimming even when swim games are taking place. In short, I don’t have to miss my swim.
The fitness centre is brilliantly divided into zones and the heavy weightlifters are downstairs – just what we wanted.
I was skeptical about the lazy river because I had seen others, but I confess after my swim I enjoy a walk around the river; it is amazing.
Yes, New Westminster has raised the bar for future aquatic/fitness centres throughout the Lower Mainland. Thank you.
Angela Sealy, New Westminster
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