Aquatics Centre Renovation Progress Update
The Town of St. Marys is working hard to complete renovations at the Aquatics Centre. Since its closure in November 2024, the facility has undergone substantial improvements focused on enhancing safety and upgrading equipment to extend the lifespan of the space. The project remains on schedule, with reopening planned for fall 2025.
Ongoing work and recent updates to the space include the installation of HVAC ductwork and commissioning of the HVAC system, installation of new windows, new paint to the pool space as well as changerooms and lockers, and the removal of all scaffolding.
Once scaffolding has been removed (projected to occur mid-September), the next steps of the project include (but are not limited to) completion/maintenance of tile work, installation of new floor drains and HVAC air inlets.
As fall approaches, the Aquatics Centre will begin recruiting and training lifeguards and staff, so they are fully ready to greet the community at the updated facility.
"We understand that people are eager to come back, and we are dedicated to completing the renovations to ensure the Aquatics Centre improvements endure,” says Stephanie Ishe, Director of Community Services.
Updates to the project and a reopening date will be announced soon through local media, the Town website (www.townofstmarys.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/stmarysontario) and Twitter/X (www.twitter.com/townofstmarys).
The Pyramid Recreation Centre will continue to remain open for regular hours and continue to offer a variety of recreation and leisure activities during the Aquatics Centre closure.
For inquiries regarding swimming lessons, aquatics programs, or pool rentals, please contact Andrea Slade, Aquatics Manager, at 519-284-2340, extension 623. Advanced bookings for aquatics programs will be available to the public once an opening date has been announced.
Questions about the renovation can be directed to Doug LaPointe, Manager of Recreation Operations and Chief Operator at 519-284-2340, ext. 645.
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Contact:
Doug LaPointe | Manager of Recreation Operations and Chief Operator
519-284-2340, ext. 645 | dlapointe@town.stmarys.on.ca
For media inquiries:
Lauren Thomson | Marketing and Communications Specialist
519-284-2340, ext. 432 | lthomson@town.stmarys.on.ca