Aquatics Centre currently closed for renovations

The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 2024 to accommodate renovations to the space that would address safety concerns caused by saltwater and high humidity. These renovations were deemed essential to ensure the facility could be used safely and effectively by the community. Due to unexpected recently discovered structural issues caused by saltwater and high humidity stemming from insufficiently sized HVAC equipment installed during the original construction, the renovation work is now expected to extend closure until fall 2025. 

Project updates and a reopening date, once confirmed, will be provided through local media, the Town website (www.townofstmarys.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/stmarysontario) and Twitter/X (www.twitter.com/townofstmarys).

Excitement about the 14 Church St. Project Builds

November 17, 2025

Excitement is building about the 14 Church St. North property, and a new Capital Campaign is about to get underway.  The Library Board and associate committees are leading the campaign and inviting the community to help champion the project and bring it to reality.  

The project, known as the Community Commons at 14 Church St., provides the Library and Town departments with additional programming space to better serve the community.  The Library’s 2024 Space Needs Study, conducted by the Town’s Building and Development department, identified that the Library will need an additional 2,638 square feet by 2034 to meet community need.  The Friendship Centre and Museum are also service areas needing additional space to keep up with program demands.  The Community Commons Project is a great solution to increasing opportunities for participation and connection in the St. Mary’s core. 

To launch this project, the Library is initiating a Capital Campaign Committee and asking interested community members who want to make this happen to come forward and attend the first Committee meeting on Thursday, November 27th at 6:30 pm at the Library.  The Library is looking for individuals who can help raise funds, share information, plan events, and recognize donors.  This is an exciting opportunity to build another legacy in St. Marys for years to come. 

For further information about this project or the committee please contact Sarah Andrews, Library CEO at 519-284-2340 ext. 723 or sandrews@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca

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Contact:
Sarah Andrews, Library CEO
519-284-2340 ext. 723 | sandrews@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca

For media inquiries:
Lauren Thomson-Vernooy, Marketing and Communications Specialist
519-284-2340, ext. 432| lthomson@town.stmarys.on.ca

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