A $1.9-million facelift for a 50-year-old is a big-time makeover.
That's just what the half-century-old Poirier community centre got and now it's open for the world to see its brand-new look.
The centre was closed last fall for renovations, which included new windows, doors, ceilings, room dividers, floors and lights as well as improved access, stair upgrades, better storage, washroom and kitchen improvements, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and a paint job. The city said in a press release the renos should extend the building's life by at least another 15 to 20 years.
With the work done, scheduled programs are back in session. Info on them can be found at coquitlam.ca/programguides or by calling 604-927-4FUN (4386).
Renovations to the Poirier tot lot — including new playground equipment, a rubber play surface, retaining walls, site furniture and new signs — have also been completed as part of the city's $2.5-million Park Blitz Enhancements program. Next up are improvements to Cape Horn, Meadowbrook and Mariner parks later this year. They'll get new pathways, retaining walls, landscaping, irrigation, picnic tables, benches and signs.
