Mayor Ken Sim has announced the reopening of Kitsilano Pool, which will be open for an extended season until September 22, 2024. Once the 2024 summer season ends, the next phase of repairs will occur during the off-season. This will include the installation of a pool liner to extend the life of the pool, while a feasibility study to reimagine Kitsilano Pool is underway.
City crews worked diligently over the past several months on repairs to the pool’s water supply lines and pipes. Work also included repairs to waterproofing, concrete and the pool membrane. The City of Vancouver and Park Board teams worked collaboratively to clean, fill, heat and treat the pool water to prepare for opening.
In a press release, the Mayor said the reopening was made possible through a remarkable collaborative effort involving the City of Vancouver, the Kitsilano Pool operations team, Scott Construction, and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS).
“This truly was an all-hands-on-deck effort,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “Our City staff, construction teams, Kits Pool operations team, VFRS, and community partners all came together to make this happen. It’s because of their dedication and hard work that we could welcome everyone back to Kits Pool for an extended summer 2024 season.”
Despite renovations in 2018, Kitsilano Pool faced significant challenges, including ongoing leaks that posed health and safety risks, resulting in its closure last summer. To address these challenges, repairs were made to extend the pool’s lifespan by approximately two years while plans for a new facility were developed.
In June, Mayor Ken Sim and Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung passed a motion to pave the way for a modernized replacement for Kits Pool. Innovative funding methods, such as a dedicated fund for donations and corporate sponsorships, are being explored to make this crucial project a reality.
“Our goal is to ensure that Kits Pool remains a cherished community asset while we work towards a new, state-of-the-art facility,” said Mayor Sim. “Make no mistake, we’re committed to preserving and enhancing our city’s community assets that make Vancouver such a vibrant place to live, work, and play.”
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