BY THE NUMBERS

$193M

The cost to build the facility, including a $3.5 million investment by Brookfield Residential.

2,300 square metres

The approximate size of a full-service library that will make its home at the YMCA, including program spaces, meeting rooms and a children’s area (25,000 square feet).

30,650 square metres

The approximate size of the new YMCA (330,000 square feet).

Three

The number of gymnasiums, equipped with multi-purpose flooring. The facility also features two multi-purpose ice rinks and a 200-metre running/walking track.

50 metres

The length of competition and water polo pool, along with 10 lanes, designed to Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) certification standards. The facility also includes competition diving springboards and platforms, a spectator viewing area, and a water park including a children’s pool, play structure, lazy river and two waterslides.

250 The number of seats in the YMCA’s new theatre.

Other features include Calgary’s first FlowRider surf simulator, hot tubs and a steam room, a fitness centre with cardio and strength-training equipment, fitness/aerobics studios, large and small rooms for use as studios, classrooms and meeting spaces, art making, studio and gallery space, food services, and a physiotherapy/medical clinic.