Prince George swimming pools to close for annual maintenance

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Prince George, B.C. – With its one-year anniversary approaching, the Canfor Leisure Pool will be Closed for annual maintenance between August 7 and September 3.

The maintenance closure has been scheduled prior to the November anniversary date to allow warranty and outstanding building completion items to be resolved. 

The following maintenance and enhancements that will take place include:

  • Interior & exterior painting
  • Windows & doors maintenance, including automatic door openers being fixed in some areas
  • Roofing maintenance
  • Adding pool lane storage hangers
  • Audio/visual equipment updates
  • NinjaCross Inspection
  • Waterslide Inspection
  • Erecting permanent signage
  • Draining, filling, and deep-cleaning the pools

During the closure swimming lessons will be held at the Prince George Aquatic Centre.  The Prince George Aquatic Centre will also be open on the August 7 statutory holiday from 11:30am – 5:30pm.

Once the maintenance at the Canfor Leisure Pool is complete, the Prince George Aquatic Centre will then be closed for its annual maintenance for the period between September 4 and October 9.  The Canfor Leisure Pool will remain open with extended hours of operation.

To learn more about aquatic programs, amenities, and hours of operation, visit https://princegeorge.ca/aquatics

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Media contact:

Claire Thwaites, senior communications advisor

Mobile: 778-349-1386

Email: media@princegeorge.ca