Mundy Park Pool Replacement

Project Overview

Coquitlam’s Mundy Park Pool, a community landmark for more than 50 years, has been revitalized through a comprehensive modernization program. Delivered on time and on budget, the project transforms the aging facility into a more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable community amenity that supports year-round recreation and programming.

Completed over a two-year period in close collaboration with the City of Coquitlam, the project balances new construction with targeted upgrades to extend the life and functionality of the existing pool infrastructure.

Facility Enhancements

The revitalized facility features a new leisure pool designed to serve users of all ages and abilities. Amenities include a shallow beach entry, splash area, lazy river, and a 1.2-metre-deep leisure zone. Expanded deck areas provide additional space for lounging and spectator seating, while a new concession improves the overall visitor experience.

The existing pool was upgraded with eight 25-metre swim lanes and a dedicated dive area, supporting lap swimming, lessons, and competitive training. New and expanded interior spaces include gendered and universal change rooms, an accessible admissions area, and multipurpose rooms that enable year-round programming such as workshops, training, and certification courses.

Preconstruction and Delivery

Prior to construction, Graham led a comprehensive preconstruction phase, providing cost-saving recommendations, schedule development, and constructability reviews. This early collaboration supported informed decision-making and helped ensure efficient project execution through to completion.

Accessibility and Sustainability

Accessibility was a key design and delivery consideration. In alignment with Rick Hansen Accessibility Standards, inclusive features were integrated throughout the facility to support equitable access for all users.

A major sustainability upgrade replaced the original natural gas boilers with a hybrid heat pump and boiler system. This improvement is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 80% and generate annual energy cost savings of an estimated $34,000 for the City. The former heating system had been the City’s third-largest source of emissions among civic facilities.

Cultural Recognition

As part of the City’s commitment to cultural inclusion, Graham and the design team worked in partnership with the Kwikwetlem First Nation and artist Rosalie Dipcsu to incorporate meaningful cultural recognition elements into the facility.

Together, these upgrades position Mundy Park Pool to serve the Coquitlam community for generations to come.

Indepth facility details and context, including photos can be found at FaulknerBrowns Architecture website ‘A pool at the forest’s edge‘