Client: City Of Vernon
Project: Vernon Active Living Centre
Location: Vernon, bc
Four Seasons of ALC
Westcana Electric is proud to serve as a key trade partner on the new Vernon Active Living Centre (ALC).
A landmark $135 million, 189,000 sq. ft. municipal recreation facility located at 3501 43rd Avenue in Vernon, BC. Construction is actively progressing toward a targeted opening in Fall 2026.
To deliver a build of this scale and vision, the City of Vernon selected the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model, bringing together the owner, general contractor, architects, and key trade partners from day one. Selected as the unified electrical trade team, AltaPro Electric leads IPD management and specialized system design, while Westcana Electric delivers local field leadership, skilled Okanagan trade talent, and regional execution.
Collaborative IPD Delivery
Working in the project “Big Room” alongside the City of Vernon, Clark Builders, Group2 (ARCH), RJC Engineering (STRUCT), Ame Group (MECH), WSP (ELECT), Stantec (CIVIL), and our fellow trade partners, our joint electrical team leverages early-stage collaboration to:
BIM 3D Coordination: Resolve spatial clashes between complex building mechanics and specialized aquatic wiring long before field installation.
Target Value Design: Optimize high-efficiency power distribution and facility LED lighting to reduce lifecycle operational costs.
Lean Execution: Utilize pull-planning to streamline site logistics, eliminate schedule friction, and protect budget milestones.
Scope & Facility Highlights
Complete high-efficiency power distribution, specialized aquatic control wiring, and lighting for the world-class aquatic center—featuring an 8-lane 50m competition pool, 25m teaching pool, leisure pool, family & adult hot tubs, steam/sauna rooms, and a NinjaCross aquatic course.
Full power, lighting controls, and life-safety systems powering the modern fitness facility, double gymnasium for multi-sport use, 189-metre elevated indoor walking track, multipurpose community suites, dedicated child-minding areas, and accessible universal spaces.
Quick Project Summary
Owner / Client: City of Vernon
Location: 3501 43rd Avenue, Vernon, BC
Value & Timeline: ~$135 Million | Opening Fall 2026
Delivery Method: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
IPD Team: City of Vernon, Clark Builders, Group2 Architecture, Faulkner Browns Architects, WSP
Electrical Team: AltaPro Electric (IPD Lead) & Westcana Electric (Local Execution)
Scope: Comprehensive Power Distribution, Aquatic Systems Wiring, BIM Modeling, Facility LED Lighting & Controls, and Life-Safety Systems
