Iqaluit pool begins to take shape as steel arrives in capital

After weeksof delays, Iqaluit's new aquatic centre will soon begin to take shape, as steel for the project begins to arrive in the community.

The city broke ground on theproject in April of 2014, with a goal of completing it by 2016. However, Iqaluitmayor Mary Wilman says she's confident the project can come in near its target deadline.

"As the development progresses they will hopefully be able to catch up," says Wilman."Our goal is still January 2017 for the completion of the project."

The fully-completed project is expected tocost more than $40 million. To help pay for it, Wilmanannounced that the city has finalized a $7.5 million load from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, along with a $750,000 grant.

Wilman says the building's frame should be up and weather tight by Christmas, which will allow workers to work on the interiorduring the rest of the winter.