The Drayton Valley Brazeau Aquatic Centre has a new name, thanks to a new sponsor.
At the Town of Drayton Valley’s May 4, 2022 meeting, town council approved the sponsorship agreement with the Ricochet Oil Corp. As such, the new aquatic centre is now known as the Ricochet Oil Corp. Aquatic Centre.
Drayton Valley mayor Nancy Dodds says that Ricochet Oil will be a wonderful partner in the project.
“We feel that they are really dedicated to the community in which they live and work, and we look forward to partnering in other opportunities and initiatives with them.”
The sponsorship deal with Ricochet Oil is worth $500,000 and is for 10 years.
The projected cost of the aquatic centre is $22 million. Dodds still marvels at how the community has come together to make this project happen.
“We are very grateful and very thankful for all the sponsors and all the businesses that are helping make this dream become a reality,” says Dodds. “And we are very thankful for the Aquatic Fundraising Committee for getting out there as well and helping raise funds for the new pool.”
Members of Drayton Valley Town council also recently had a tour of the construction site. They were joined by members from Parkland County council. Thanks to the Town’s recreation cost sharing agreement with Parkland County, Parkland County has contributed $448,191.83 to the project.
Dodds says when she toured the site, she saw a building that is full of potential.
“It is a lot bigger than what I thought. I know it looks big on the outside, but once you get in there, you actually see how deep the pool is and the lazy river and the steam room and the potential for more programming,” shares Dodds. “It is just really exciting.”
The Ricochet Oil Corp. Aquatic Centre is still on track to open in Fall 2022.
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