The Prince George Aquatic Centre won’t be negatively impacted following a referendum, which saw local residents approve a new Four Seasons Leisure Pool.
Both facilities should be in good shape since they attract a different set of clients.
“So the aquatic centre is where we primarily have all of our swim clubs train at that pool whereas Four Seasons is primarily for swimming lessons,” says Jim Worthington, City of Prince George Aquatics Manager.
“I think the business will stay consistent while planning continues for the new pool and when it opens I suspect there will be increased traffic due to the accessibility improvements as well as opportunities to expand our lesson program. I think there is more than enough for both facilities to remain busy and active.”
The main focus of the new Four Seasons pool will be making all the necessary improvements in order keep everybody happy.
“We want to make sure that we get it right and that we’re meeting the needs of the customers, we want the facility to eliminate any accessibility barriers, we want to expand or swimming lesson programs and allow more opportunities for people for a variety of reasons that come to use the pool.”
The reality of building a new pool has some sentimental value for Worthington who began working at the Four Seasons Pool in 1990.
“I’m very familiar with Four Seasons and for me, since I am in that building quite regularly I probably see the wear and tear on the building and the need for replacement more than the average person.Working in that facility for so many years I can tell you that it’s long overdue.”
The staff for both aquatic facilities are very excited about the new pool because it provides new opportunities for customers and workers.
Prince George’s aquatics division has about 85 employees who work between both pools.
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