The push to rebuild the aging Vancouver Aquatic Centre got a boost Wednesday with city council authorizing a $13.1-million contract to an architecture firm that has designed several buildings familiar to residents.

Acton Ostry Architects Inc. beat out four other firms for the seven-year contract.

“Acton Ostry Architects Inc. is qualified to perform the work required for the project as set out in the proposal package based on outstanding completion of multiple large architectural consulting redevelopment projects in the past as well as excellent references,” said a city staff report before council.

“Based on the overall evaluation, the team concluded that the proposal submitted by Acton Ostry Architects Inc. best met the city’s requirements and provided best overall value to the city.”

The firm’s previous projects include the UBC Aquatic Centre, Killarney Community Centre Ice Rink and the Cactus Club at English Bay, which is a short stroll from the current location of the aquatic centre.

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