Bird Construction – Seton Recreation Facility

Bird Construction’s Seton Recreation Facility project will provide a focal point for a growing Calgary neighborhood.

By Tim O’Connor

As a new community in south Calgary, the Seton neighborhood doesn’t have an identity yet. Some destinations are in place, such as the local shopping center, others, such as a cinema, are nearing completion, but much of the urban district is still under construction, including a new high school. Bird Construction is helping to change that by building the 30,697-square-meter Seton Recreation Facility, a $133 million facility that will serve as the center of the community.

The recreation center will bring a host of needed amenities to the community, including a 50-meter, 10-lane competition pool with competition dive tower and diving boards; a water park with a surf-riding area; two multipurpose ice rinks; three gymnasiums; fitness rooms and equipment; and a 200-meter running track. In addition to facilities for physical activities, the building will provide Seton with space for artistic endeavors.