City of Regina council hears update on Lawson replacement costs, funding [Video]

Regina city councillors heard an update from administration on the Lawson Aquatic Centre replacement at Executive Committee Wednesday.

Administration’s report included both project costs and a breakdown of potential funding sources.

“This is a large complex project,” Director of Corporate Services Tim Schisler told committee. “It’s important we all consider how best to proceed in light of cost estimates we have now.”

The project aims to build a new pool in the place of the current Lawson Aquatic Centre.

Total costs of the project exceed $245 million, more than $80 million more than when plans were approved by council in March 2023.

With already more than $100 million in federal, provincial and municipal funding secured, the city is still searching for how to pay for the remaining $145 million.

Three scenarios were presented to councillors on how administration feels costs could be distributed.

“Administration continues to work on this council-approved …