Construction on the Poirier Dry Floor Facility in Coquitlam is expected to wrap up next week following the completion of some paving and curbing work.
The project was scheduled to open last month but issues over the paving contract created delays. As a result, the contract was re-tendered, pushing back the completion timeline to December.
Last week, city staff said the $3.9-million, 23,000-sq. ft. facility will be completed in time for the 34th annual Coquitlam Christmas craft fair, which is taking place Dec. 5 to 7 at nearby Dogwood Pavilion.
The main parking area around Dogwood will remain open, according to city staff, but access to the parking lot will be re-routed. There will also be additional signage and fencing to redirect motorists.
Meanwhile, the south entrance to the Centennial Pavilion will be closed, which means visitors will have to access the site by the north and east entrances.
The Poirier Dry Floor Facility is expected to be a multipurpose building used for lacrosse, ball hockey and soccer.
For more information, go to www.coquitlam.ca. For booking after the facility is complete, email [email protected].
NEW COUNCILLORS
Residents and businesses in Coquitlam are invited to attend the city's inaugural council meeting on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
The event will take place in city hall council chambers (3000 Guildford Way), where the new council will be introduced before taking the oath of office.
For residents who cannot attend in person, the meeting can be viewed online at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.
