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Nanaimo Aquatic Centre ready for annual maintenance

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 31, 2017 2:00 PM

Summary

Starting Tuesday, September 5, the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC) will be closed for annual maintenance.

This year, work includes replacing the one metre diving board and stand, installing a new sound system in the pool area, installing two large fans over the leisure pool, touch-up painting throughout the facility, tiling and grouting where needed, slide maintenance, extensive cleaning of the whole facility and general maintenance of the pool heat exchangers, circulating pumps and play equipment.

Link to Strategic Plan: Community Wellness; Recreation, Culture, Sports, and Tourism

Key Points

  • A reminder that all City facilities will be closed on Labour Day, September 4. Annual maintenance at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre begins Tuesday, September 5 and it will reopen Monday, September, 25.
  • The Beban Park pool and weight room will have extended operating hours during the NAC shutdown. See the attached PDF for the interim schedule.
  • The weight room in NAC will reopen on Monday, September 18 with reduced operating hours of 8:30 am to 7:00 pm daily until Sunday, September 24.
  • Join us at Beban Park Pool on Friday, September 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for a free swimming session sponsored by Coast Capital Savings.

Quotes

"The City thanks the public for their patience while Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is closed for its annual maintenance and invites them to join us at Beban Park pool and weight room."

Damon Johnston
Assistant Manager of Aquatics
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • Maintenance of City facilities happens on a daily basis, but major jobs like painting, fixing equipment and deep cleaning can only be done when the facility is empty for an extended period of time.
  • It takes a few days just to empty the pool before work can begin.
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Contact:

Damon Johnston
Assistant Manager of Aquatics
City of Nanaimo
250-755-7593

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