Anyone in Prince George looking to dip their toes in the pool will have to go to the Aquatic Centre for much of September.
Today (Monday), the city announced the Canfor Leisure Pool will close for three weeks from September 2nd to 21st for routine annual maintenance.
The facility will reopen on September 22nd.
Staff will drain and refill the pools, deep clean, make minor repairs, and complete safety inspections of the waterslide and Ninja Cross.
The Aquatic Centre will remain open with regular hours.
Update on pool upgrades
Aquatic Centre
In 2024, the City received approval through an alternate approval process to borrow up to $22,150,000 for Aquatic Centre upgrades.
This funding is specifically earmarked for five phases of work at the Aquatic Centre.
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026 and will take up to two years.
Canfor Leisure Pool
The Canfor Leisure Pool annual closure is not related to the Notice of Civil Claim that was filed in November.
The City of Prince George is seeking compensation for deficiencies in the design of the facility, specifically the mechanical system and building envelope system, to ensure taxpayers are not responsible for the costs associated with repairs.
The claim is still before the courts, and the City is hopeful of a successful outcome.
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