You won’t be able to use the pool at the Eastlink centre for six weeks this fall. The aquatics area will be closed from September 5th to October 22nd. That’s due to maintenance to the 50-metre pool, 25-metre pool, lazy river, family hot tub, adult hot tub, FlowRider, wading pool and splash pad.
Some of the work being done in this time includes deep cleaning of all the facilities amenities, fixing broken tiles and lights, along with line painting the 500-metre pool, refurbishing the 25-metre pool liner and completing the resurfacing of over 3,100 square metres of the deck.
According to the city, a decent chunk of the work which will be completed over the seven-week shutdown falls under a ten-year maintenance cycle and has not been done since the facility opened. However, the city will keep the Aquatera Outdoor Pool will remain open for as long as the weather allows as an alternative swimming facility.
Community Knowledge Campus General Manager Angela Redding says by closing the facility for annual maintenance it helps elongate the life span of the facility and its amenities.
“We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience during this shutdown to support the continued maintenance and enhancement of this vital recreation resource in our community,” Redding says.
Staff will be completing ongoing employee training and development during the shutdown for emergency protocol and updating any certifications. Providing these resources to staff helps ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
Access to other parts of the Eastlink facility including the fitness centre, track, squash and racquetball courts, fieldhouse, concourse and Design Works Centre will not be affected.