July 2023 Progress Update
July 2023 Update
Since receiving your support at last year’s Annual General Meeting to pursue Renew ‘22, the future of Hollyburn, the Board of Directors, Renew ‘22 Committee, Management and project team have wasted no time getting plans underway. In fact, shovels are “in the ground” and before you know it Renew ‘22 Phase One will be complete and we will be ready to tackle Phase Two.
Renew ‘22 Phase One Update
On May 8, Renew ‘22 reached the most exciting milestone yet, construction officially began on Phase One! Simultaneously, our Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) Phase Two also commenced. The commencement of both projects prompted the closure of the North Corridor, Administration Office and Creekside Rooms.
Members have been incredibly understanding and quickly adapted their usual routes to access the Fitness Centre, Squash Centre and Badminton Gym to accommodate the closures. Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding.
Over the last two months, the construction zone has been bustling with action. Demolition is complete and structural and mechanical work is well underway. Photos below show the dramatic transformation underway.
As a reminder, the exciting features of Renew ‘22 Phase One include:
Relocation of the existing HollyVille, Baby Haven, and The Studio facilities to a centralized space known as The Kids Centre in the old Administration Corridor.
Creation of a captivating outdoor playground adjacent to the new HollyVille facility.
New Administration Office in the current Creekside Room location.
Highlights of Corridor Improvement Project Phase Two encompass:
Renovation of the Main Level North Corridor from the East Entrance to the entrance of the Squash Centre, including enhancements to lighting, flooring, wall finishings, doors, and ceilings.
A new home for our Music Rooms.
An invigorated Junior Lounge (formerly known as the E-Sports Room).
Both Renew ‘22 Phase One (Children/Junior facility) and CIP Phase Two (Main Level North Corridor) are progressing on time and on budget.
Regarding the timeline of these two projects, the CIP Phase Two is scheduled to be completed in September 2023. The completion of this project will allow for a portion of the Main Level North Corridor to re-open, which will increase Members’ access to the Fitness Centre, Badminton Gym and Squash Courts from the Viewing Lounge.
Renew ‘22 Phase One construction is scheduled to be completed in November of 2023; however, the new facilities will not be operational until January 2024. Once construction is complete our Youth Team will be using the final weeks prior to opening the new facilities to move into their new home and get settled.
Renew ‘22 Phase Two Update
Currently, the project team is actively engaged and finalizing detailed design for Renew ‘22 Phase Two, and we eagerly anticipate sharing renderings of our future Restaurant, Bistro, and catering spaces in the near future. Permits for Phase Two have been submitted to the District of West Vancouver in anticipation that construction will commence in early January 2025.
Construction for Phase Two will involve the complete shutdown of all current food and beverage facilities. To ensure facilities are closed and cleared prior to demolition starting in early January, closures impacting Members’ access to food and beverage facilities will start in mid-December. However, simultaneous to our current facilities being shut, temporary food and beverage locations will be opening. Management is planning two temporary food and beverage locations: a restaurant in the Club Lounge and a grab and go concept in the current Baby Haven location (next to the Sports Boutique).
Although the temporary locations will be creative in nature and will be much different than what Members are typically accustomed to, at a minimum they will offer Members a convenient option for a quick meal and a cold beverage. Chef Paul and his team are committed to delivering the best experience possible with the very limited facilities at his fingertips.
Updates and Questions
For ongoing updates, closure notices, and progress reports, please visit Renew22.ca. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to utilize the “You Speak, We Listen” feature on the Hollyburn App, follow this link, or email us at renew22@hollyburn.org.
Thank you for your patience, support and shared excitement as we continue on this new chapter in Hollyburn’s story. Like any improvement project, please trust that the temporary accommodations will be worth the results. If construction fatigue sets in, envision yourself sitting on the new spectacular Hollyburn patio in the summer of 2025 enjoying good food and good company!