Description
Structural and Miscellaneous Steel was Detailed, Fabricated
and Installed by
Wesbridge
Steelworks Limited.
This project is highlighted by
two 200ft long by 12ft deep
heavy wide flange trusses. Each
truss weighing in at
approximately 85 tons was
lifted as one piece (comprised
of 3 sections for shipping). Bow
string open web steel joists and
one large HSS end truss form the curved roof
over the main structure. The
balance of the steel framing
comprises of sloping roof
geometry and supports for glulam
framing over the pool area. The Hillcrest Park Recreation Centre will be used as the
men's and women's curling and mixed wheelchair curling venue
during the 2010 Winter Games with a seating capacity of 6000
(more info at
Official Website). Post Olympics this facility will
be converted to the new Riley Park Community Centre which will
feature a library, curling and ice rinks, a 50 meter lap pool, a
leisure tank and an outdoor aquatic element.
For more information on this facility please visit the
Vancouver Parks Board website at
http://vancouver.ca/parks/info/2010olympics/hillcrest.htm.
Photos and
360° Virtual Tours taken throughout the
construction of this facility.
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