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Spencer Williams powers through the water on Friday, Aug. 15 during the BCSSA 2025 Provincial Championships at the Aquatic Centre. The pool will close for two years for necessary upgrades and repairs.
Aquatic Centre lifeline falls short Mayor Simon Yu had asked councillors to revisit the controversial decision to close the pool for two years COLIN SLARK Citizen Staff
Reopening the debate over the pending two-year closure of the Prince George Aquatic Centre did not change council’s decision at the Dec. 1 meeting.
Mayor Simon Yu had used his authority under BC’s Community Charter to force reconsideration of council’s Nov. 3 vote, which rejected Coun. Trudy Klassen’s request for a report exploring options to avoid the full two-year shutdown. Council again rejected the motion by a
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six-to-three margin. The Aquatic Centre is scheduled to close Jan. 1, 2026, for roughly two years of renovations estimated at $37 million. Before the Dec. 1 meeting, staff circulated several late-agenda letters from aquatics user groups outlining concerns and thanking staff for recent discussions. Barracuda Swim Club president Shane
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Milne wrote that he had recently met with city staff, who confirmed the Canfor Leisure Pool (CLP) could potentially host swim meets and time trials during the closure. The city plans to purchase diving platforms and move equipment such as lane ropes and timing systems from the Aquatic Centre. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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