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Watson Lake
Prepared by Dell Engineering
(2009)
Department of Community Services December 2009 Sport and Recreation Branch Community Recreation Facility Inventory and Assessment Watson Lake
WATSON LAKE
Summary of Facilities:
The Town of Watson Lake (Town) operates and maintains a number of recreation
facilities for the use of the residents of Watson Lake. They include:
• Recreation Center
• Swimming Pool
• Ball Park
• Skateboard Park
• Downhill Ski Facility
• Wye Lake Recreation Site
• Lucky Lake Outdoor Facility
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Local Authority for Recreation: Town of Watson Lake. The Town has a
Joint-Use Agreement with the Department of
Education. The agreement allows the town the use of
the Watson Lake Secondary School’s gymnasium,
auditorium, outside track and field and the Johnson
Elementary School’s gymnasium, auditorium and
outdoor field, in exchange for the Department of
Education’s use of the Town’s recreation facilities.
RECREATION CENTER:
General Description:
The recreation facility was constructed in 2000 to replace the
previous facility that was destroyed by fire. The building
consists of a two story steel frame structure with a slab on
grade foundation, sheet metal exterior siding and a membrane
roof. The interior finishes vary within the building. In general
the finish is gyproc but there are some areas that have sheet
metal or plywood depending on the particular use. Floor tile is
the primary floor finish but there is carpeting in some areas.
Specialty flooring is used in the ice arena change rooms and
the walkway to the ice surface.
Natural lighting is used in the main foyer of the building, with
a combination of fluorescent, incandescent and high-pressure
sodium used throughout the building.
Heating is provided by a hot water distribution system. The
source of heat is from the waste heat recovery system from
Yukon Electric’s diesel generators. Ventilation is provided by
forced-air from roof mounted fans. The facility is connected
to the Town’s piped water and sewer system.
There is some water staining of the ceiling tiles in all areas of
the building where there is a drop-down ceiling.
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BOWLING ALLEY:
General Description:
There is a two lane bowling alley in an area adjacent to the curling
rink. A viewing area is located between the two (2) alleys and the
sheets of curling ice. The bowling alley is open to the mezzanine
in the office/meeting room area. The bowling alley has tiled floors,
gyproc walls and pressurized sodium lighting. The beams above
the bowling alley were strengthened over the summer of 2009 as a
result of the deflections that took place in the beams the previous
winter.
CURLING FACILITY:
General Description:
The curling facility consists of three (3) sheets of artificial curling
ice, change rooms and a club room (viewing/social area). The
club room includes bar facilities as well as a small kitchen and has
gyproc walls, recessed fluorescent lighting, drop down T-bar
ceiling and tiled floor.
An elevated viewing area is along one side of the curling rink.
This viewing area also serves the bowling alley. The beams above
the curling ice were strengthened over the summer of 2009 as a
result of the deflections that took place in the beams the previous
winter. A new ice plant that serves both the curling rink and the ice
arena was installed in the summer of 2009.
ARENA:
General Description:
The Johnny Friend Ice Arena is located next to the community hall
and shares a common mezzanine with the community hall. The
arena is a steel frame structure with a membrane roof. The concrete
floor contains the refrigeration coils that are connected to the ice
plant. The zamboni is housed in a building that is attached to one
end of the arena.
The zamboni storage building is attached to the interior finish on
the end wall of the ice surface area. The wall adjacent to the
player’s boxes is sheet metal. The other two walls in the ice arena
are finished with paneling. Lighting in the building maintenance
shop and the playing surface of the ice arena is pressurized sodium.
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The walls in the upper mezzanine are drywall. The ceiling is a
T-Bar drop ceiling with recessed fluorescent lighting and the floor
is tiled. The area contains a sink and counter from which beverages
can be served. The mezzanine is connected to the meeting rooms
on the second floor by means of a spiral walkway, which is
connected to the main foyer by an open set of stairs.
The building maintenance area and the zamboni storage room have
concrete floors, gyproc walls and pressurized sodium lighting. The
ice plant that serves the ice arena and the curling rink was replaced
over the summer of 2009.
WEIGHT ROOM:
General Description:
The Watson Lake Recreation Center contains a weight room that is
74 m2 in area. The occupancy rating for the room is eight (8).
The walls in the room are finished with gyproc and rubberized
floor tiles were placed on top of the concrete floor. The ceiling in
the weight room is open to the mezzanine/meeting rooms above.
The lighting is pressurized sodium. A common set of change rooms
serve the squash courts and the Weight Room.
SQUASH COURTS:
General Description:
Adjacent to the Weight Room are two squash courts.
The squash courts are open to the mezzanine above and the lighting
is by pressurized sodium lights. The courts have hardwood flooring
and the walls are constructed with good-one-side plywood.
A common set of change rooms serve the squash courts and the
Weight Room.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
General Description:
This area is located off the main entrance to the recreation center.
The area was originally designed to be a daycare/drop-off area for
children, but it has been converted into the center’s administration
offices and coffee room.
The area has gyproc walls, open beam ceiling and tiled floor.
There is some minor cracking in one outside corner next to the
entrance.
COMMUNITY HALL:
General Description:
On the north side of the front entrance is the community hall. The
hall is known as the Morgan Chaddock Community Hall. The hall
is 720 m2 and includes a kitchen, men’s and women’s washrooms
and a portable stage.
The room has slab on grade concrete floor that is covered with floor
tile. A crack in the tile runs from the main entrance door over
towards the washroom/kitchen area. The room has an open beam
ceiling and an elevated viewing area. The walls are gyproc. The
hall is equipped with a room divider that can be drawn to separate
the hall into two areas. The ice arena surface can be viewed from
the main hall level as well as from the elevated viewing area.
A fully functioning kitchen, located off the main hall, is used for
community functions. Some improvements to the exhaust hood
over the kitchen grill are required in order to allow the exhaust hood
to be closed off when the grill is not in use.
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MEETING ROOMS:
General Description:
A set of stairs and a spiral ramp connect the reception area to two offices and two open
areas on the second floor. The areas are as follows:
Tot’s Drop-In Center
This enclosed meeting room has been converted into
a drop-in center for tots. The room is 75m2 in area.
The room has recessed fluorescent lighting, gyproc
walls, drop T-bar ceiling and tile flooring.
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Art’s and Craft Room
This enclosed meeting room has been converted into
an arts and crafts room. The room is 83m2 in area.
The room has recessed fluorescent lighting, gyproc
walls, drop T-bar ceiling and tile flooring. A section
of kitchen cabinets complete with sink have been
added along one wall of the room.
Family Play Area
This is an open area that is located at the top of the
ramp and stairs. It overlooks the weight room,
squash courts and bowling alley. The area is used
for general gathering and is 134m2 in area. The
room has pressurized sodium lighting, gyproc walls,
an open ceiling and tile flooring.
Dance and Floor Exercise Area
This area is located over the concession area and the
reception area. The area has gyproc walls, open
ceiling and pressurized sodium lighting. The floor is
covered with carpet. The area is 126m2 and is used
for floor exercises and dance classes.
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Reception and Concession Area
This area is located directly behind the Reception area. The concession
stand serves the whole recreation center and is equipped with a full
working kitchen.
Youth’s Center
The Youth’s Center occupies the area between the ice arena
and the community hall. A moveable wall forms the wall
between the community hall and the Youth Center. The area
has gyproc walls, surface mounted fluorescent light and a
drop down T-bar ceiling and a tiled floor. The area is
168m2.
Condition Assessment:
The Watson Lake Recreation Center is in very good condition. An
assessment of the building should be carried out to determine the cause of
the cracking of the floors and the gyproc.
The four items that require attention are:
1. Repairs to the seams on the roof membrane to correct the staining
of the ceiling tiles.
2. The floor cracking in the community hall and the hallway to the
squash courts.
3. The cracking in the gyproc that is occurring in the admin area,
squash court washrooms and squash courts.
4. Improvements to the exhaust hood in order to close off the hood
when the grill is not in use.
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SWIMMING POOL:
General Description:
Adjacent to the Recreation Center is a seasonal swimming pool.
The pool was constructed in the mid 80’s and consists of a ticket
booth, change rooms, showers, mechanical room and swimming
pool. The community has expressed a desire to convert the
swimming pool to a year-round use.
The enclosure over the pool is constructed of corrugated
fiberglass panels on glue-laminated wooden bents and purlins. The
swimming pool area has a roof membrane of translucent corrugated
fiberglass panels that provide natural lighting to the pool area.
The change rooms and showers have gyproc walls, concrete floors
and surface mounted fluorescent lighting. The mechanical room has
gyproc walls and a concrete floor. Waste heat recovered from
Yukon Electric’s diesel generators heats the pool water, the change
rooms, showers and mechanical room.
The pool liner needs to be repaired as the diving pool portion of
the pool is getting old and has been patched many times in the past.
Condition Assessment:
Overall the swimming pool is in good condition. The pool liner
has been patched many times and should be scheduled for
replacement.
BALL PARK:
General Description:
The Ballpark is located adjacent to the Recreation Center. The
exterior wall of the ice arena serves as the right field fence. The
ball park is equipped with bleachers, dugouts, concession stand,
and seasonal bathrooms. A backstop and four (4) foot chain link
fence surrounds the playing surface. The ball park has grass in the
outfield and sand on the infield.
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Condition Assessment:
At the time of the inspection the ground was covered with snow so
an assessment of the playing field was not possible. The bleachers,
dugouts and concession area was inspected and was in good
condition and no deficiencies were visible. The backstop and
fence was in good repair.
SKATEBOARD PARK:
General Description:
Adjacent to the Watson Lake Secondary School soccer field is a
skateboard park. The park consists of a skateboarding area and
covered rest area.
Condition Assessment:
At the time of the inspection the ground was covered with snow and
an assessment of the skateboard area was not possible. The covered
rest area was in good condition.
WATSON LAKE SECONDARY SCHOOL:
The Town of Watson Lake has a joint-use agreement with the
Yukon Government’s Department of Education for the use of the
school gymnasium weight room and outdoor track and soccer field.
Condition Assessment:
Maintenance of the building is carried out by the Yukon
Government and at the time of the inspection the gymnasium and
weight room were in very good condition. The soccer field was
covered in snow and could not be assessed.
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JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
The Town of Watson Lake has a joint-use agreement with the
Yukon Government’s Department of Education for the use of the
school gymnasium and outdoor soccer field.
Condition Assessment:
Maintenance of the building is carried out by the Yukon
Government and at the time of the inspection the gymnasium was
in very good condition.
WYE LAKE RECREATION PARK:
General Description:
The Wye Lake recreation park is situated in the center of Watson
Lake and consists of grassed area with gazebo, benches and
picnic tables. Connected to the park is a 3km walking trail that
runs around Wye Lake.
Condition Assessment:
As the ground was covered with snow at the time of the inspection
the condition of the walking trail and the grounds of the recreation
park could not be assessed. The gazebo was in good condition.
LUCKY LAKE OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY:
General Description:
The Lucky Lake Outdoor Facility is located 9.8km south on the
Alaska Highway from the Recreation Facility. The facility consists
of the following:
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Playground Equipment
Waterslide
The waterslide consists of a slide into Lucky Lake and stairway
back up to the slide.
Ball Park
The ball park has a backstop and the playing field consist of a
grassed outfield and sand infield. A chain link circles the ball
park.
Swimming Area
A swimming platform is located in Lucky Lake and is part of the
swimming area.
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Change Rooms and Washrooms
The change rooms and washroom are connected to a well and
a sewage holding tank.
Campfire Pits and Picnic Tables
LAIRD CANYON WALKING TRAIL:
General Description:
The walking trail runs 2.2km from the Lucky Lake Park to the
Liard Canyon.
Condition Assessment:
At the time of the inspection the ground was covered with snow.
As a result the condition of the grounds, walking trail, swimming
area and the waterslide was not possible and the change rooms and
washrooms were not accessible. The backstop and chain link
fence around the ball park were in good condition. The
playground equipment was in good condition
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DOWNHILL SKI FACILITY:
General Description:
The downhill ski facility is located 1km off the Campbell
Highway at km 7.5. and is 8.0kms from the recreation center.
There are three (3) buildings at the downhill ski facility. They
are the ski chalet and two (2) out-buildings for storing the ski
hill grooming equipment. The two storage buildings are owned
and operated by the ski club and were not assessed. The ski
chalet consists of:
Ski Rentals Area
The ski rentals area has an open beam wood ceiling with wood
and gyproc walls. The floors are covered with composite
flooring.
Kitchen and bar facilities
The kitchen area has fluorescent lighting, gyproc walls, drop
ceiling and tiled floor. The grill is propane fired.
Social area
The social area has an open beam wood ceiling with wood and
gyproc walls. The floors are covered with composite flooring.
The social area had a large rock fireplace. The building also
contains washrooms, a mechanical room and outdoor sitting and
viewing area. The ski chalet is served by trucked water
delivery and trucked sewage education. The building has
propane fire force-air heating system and the domestic water is
heated by propane.
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Condition Assessment:
The ski chalet is in very good condition. The two storage buildings were
not assessed as they are owned and maintained by the ski club and are not
part of the Town’s recreation inventory.
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PHOTOGRPAHS:
Recreation Center
Rear of Community Center showing Ice Arena
and Curling Rink
Side of Ice Arena that serves as right field fence
for the ball park
Community Hall wing
Main Entrance from parking lot
Entrance to Curling Rink and Greyhound Freight
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Ice plant installed in 2009
Ice Plant distribution and return headers
Ice plant
Ice Plant
Hallway in Ice Arena leading to change rooms
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Ice Arena Seating Area
Ice Arena Looking at Player’s Benches
Ice Arena stands overlooking seated viewing
area
Elevator and stairs to bowling alley, and meeting
rooms and stairs down to storage area
Beverage service area in Ice Arena mezzanine
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Zamboni
Recreation Maintenance Shop
Improvements carried out in 2009 to roof in
Curling Rink and Bowling Alley. Cross beam
strengthened
Stairs in reception area leading to ice arena
mezzanine and meeting rooms
Reception area and concessions area
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Ramp from reception area stairs down to ice arena
mezzanine
Ramp from reception area stairs up to meeting
rooms
Swimming Pool
Control panel in mechanical room
Swimming Pool Mechanical Room
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Swimming Pool Men’s Shower
Swimming Pool Washroom
Swimming Pool Women’s Shower
Liner patches in diving end of swimming pool
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Ball Park
Ball Park Dugout
Downhill Ski Facility
Front Entrance of Ski Chalet
Ski Chalet Food Serving Counter
Back side of Food Servicing Counter in Ski
Chalet Kitchen
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Ski Chalet Kitchen
Ski Rentals Area
Hot Water Tank in Ski Chalet Mechanical Room
Ductwork in Ski Chalet Mechanical Room
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