an imbalance in pool water temperature to accommodate both warm and cool water uses. In determining a fixed temperature setting, the Town should consider the Wilmot Aquatic Aces’ requirement for a maximum temperature for training/ competitive activity. Once an appropriate water temperature has been determined, share it as a standard operating procedure with the community. The existing health and fitness component of the Centre is reportedly too small and, as a result, one of the two squash courts has been converted to a personal gym/ fitness area. The ongoing pool/main entrance renovations indicate the removal of existing washrooms and sauna in the health club comprising approximately 540 sq. ft. Although not noted in the concept plan, it is assumed this space will be used to expand the equipped workout area. The Town is also interested in introducing 24/7 access to the health/fitness club. This would require direct electronic access to the space from the exterior of the building, while being able to secure it from the rest of the Centre outside of operating hours. If the health club is to remain in its existing location, the concept plan for the current renovations suggest this could be done by allowing access through the main lobby and locking interior doors leading from the health club to other spaces in the Centre, and gating the opening at the customer service desk to the lower lobby. This requirement coupled with its position in the interior of the Centre, however, may prevent complying with fire code regulations for two exits out of the
building. Personal fitness areas and fitness studios are also often co-located, which would require a larger collective space. In this case, the existing space may need to be relocated to provide the required space for both components. How these options can be achieved from a building and cost perspective should consider: the approach to equipping a larger space with Tillsonburg’s machines (e.g., purchase or lease) that are costly to provide and maintain; providing facilities that could compete with commercial fitness operators. Decisions on the future of the Centre’s Club, therefore, should be compatible with trends in the local commercial market. The feasibility study can establish an appropriate service level for the Town in relation to other providers. Recommendation
F 4. When the new pool opens,
determine and set a pool water temperature that meets the needs of both warm and cool water uses/
programs, and communicate it through a standard operating procedure. F 5. As part of the feasibility study,
determine additional health club facility/access requirements, in relation to the Town’s position within the local commercial market for these services.
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