Lorne Davies Complex
Unpacking the mysterious closure of the SFU Climbing Wall
January 31, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Located inside the Lorne Davies Complex (LDC) Central Gym, the SFU Climbing Wall has been closed since mid-December, and no one seems to know the reason why. Chloe Hill, an ex-employee of the climbing wall, reached out to The Peak prior to January 11 when SFU Recreation announced the wall’s closure, citing the ongoing LDC renewal project as the reason. Work on this project began in March 2023, and is mainly focused on the East Gym, pool, and changerooms throughout the facility. There are also seismic, mechanical, and plumbing upgrades for the original 1960s-era structure,…
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Stadium project completes construction after multiple delays
September 13, 2021By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Stadium project at SFU Burnaby is finally open after finishing construction in Summer 2020. The stadium had a soft launch during August at the men’s soccer game against UBC where 1,000 fans attended, according to…
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W.A.C. Bennett Library and Lorne Davies Complex expand in-person services
October 11, 2020Written by: Mahdi Dialden, News Writer SFU Burnaby has expanded select services to open under certain protocols and restrictions for the rest of the Fall 2020 semester. Only the main floor of the W.A.C. Bennett Library is open for use…
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Select Burnaby recreation facilities reopen with limited services
June 4, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer In the midst of a pandemic, finding the time and place to exercise may prove difficult. Until recently, almost all recreation establishments in Burnaby were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The SFU fitness facilities…
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