Barrie YMCA construction moves forward on $70M project
Barrie's long-awaited YMCA is beginning to take shape, with construction progress now visible at the site on Bayview Drive.
'We have some exciting progress to share from the new YMCA in Barrie, thanks to the incredible team at Ball Construction,' shared the team over social media.
Construction crews have moved from pouring the foundation to starting work on key features of the 70,000-square-foot facility, including the new gymnasium, a lap pool, and a leisure pool.
Once they wrap up, the facility will be more than just a recreation center. Designed as a community hub, it will offer programs and services for residents of all ages and walks of life.
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Barrie's long-awaited new YMCA is beginning to take shape, with construction progress now visible at the site on Bayview Drive. (YMCA)
'It's more than a building. It's more than a gymnasium. It's more than a fitness centre,' said Jill Tettmann, YMCA president and CEO back in March. 'It's a place for people to come and get a sense of belonging. It's a place for people to come and be connected. It's a place for newcomers to come and feel welcome.'
According to city officials, the facility located at 535 Bayview Drive is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027 with a goal of serving nearly 10,000 people across Barrie and the surrounding area.
The center will include a youth transitional housing facility with capacity for up to 14 people per night, along with dedicated areas for cardiac and cancer rehabilitation services.
Shovels first hit soil on March 21 of this year, marking the beginning of construction on a project nearly two decades in the making.
The total cost is projected to be around $70 million.
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