It has taken much longer than expected, but the pool at the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre is finally expected to be back in business between Nov. 12 and 14.
Municipal services manager Jared Miner told city council on Monday that he is “excited but somewhat nervous” to announce the reopening.
The aquatic and fitness centres shut down for annual maintenance on Aug. 9. The fitness centre reopened on Aug. 25, while the pool was expected to reopen on Sept. 8, but the heat exchangers leaked on startup. The city said the replacement parts had to be produced and shipped.
“As it stands, the key materials we’ve been waiting for our failed equipment is on its way,” Miner said. “Crews are preparing a plan for the final installation and restart of the pool.”
Programming and activities, such as swimming lessons and aquafit classes, are expected to resume the week of Nov. 17.
“We’re really glad to bring that facility back on line,” Miner said, adding there has been “a bit of anxiousness” from patrons about the reopening date. “The community seems to really miss the pool and will be glad to have it back.”
“I understand what the community is going through because I have missed it myself,” mayor Colleen Jones said.
For those using the fitness centre, annual shutdown rates have remained in effect.
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