2275 Quadra St
Building Info - Crystal Pool Replacement
Replacement of the existing Crystal Pool which will first be demolished. Budget $209 million. New pool will feature:
50 m pool with moveable bulkhead, leisure pool with 25 m warm-up lanes, a shallow area, play features and a lazy river.
Two hot pools at different temperatures, sauna and steam room
Seating and viewing areas
Large fitness studio and multi-purpose rooms for sports, dance, fitness, wellness and art as well as community gathering spaces
Expanded parking including accessible and EV charging options and short and long-term bike parking
Developer
City of Victoria
City of Victoria Project Website
Architect
To be determined
Context
The current Crystal Pool was completed in 1971 - architect was Victoria local John Di Castri
City of Victoria Development Tracker
Project Folder (not yet applicable)
Status
August 2026: City announced September 25, 2026 will be the official closing date of the Crystal Pool. Design still has not been finalized and shared with the public. 2026 Quarter 2 Update.
In October 2025 project management servies were awarded. Etro-Durwest is also the construction managers for the Hyatt Centric hotel at 1324 Broad Street (former Duck building). Durwest has been active on several high profile buildings in Victoria and in 2024 came under the Etro umbrella.
In October 2025 the City made a deal to take over the YMCA facility on Broughton Street for city use while the old Crystal Pool is demolished and the new one built; however a significant water leak on June 15, 2026 will delay these plans until early 2027.
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