Angela Coughlan closure delayed, pool now open until end of May

Please see below the media release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. – April 5, 2019 — Angela Coughlan pool will remain open until Friday, May 31 as the project budget is finalized. The pool was originally scheduled to be closed for renovations beginning April 8, until the spring of 2020.Participants will be able to drop in for recreational and lap swimming and rentals will continue until the pool is closed for construction.For information on recreational and lap swimming schedules or pool rentals, visit burlington.ca/swimming or burlington.ca/rentals, respectively.

"For pool users and renters, that means we're staying open longer so residents will be able to use the pool until we get closer to opening our outdoor pools in June. Once the pool is closed, we will have additional resources at our other City pools to help ease the over-flow from Angela Coughlan." — Chris Glenn, Director of Parks and Recreation

Renovation ProjectThe renovation project will provide important and necessary repairs and upgrades to the facility. The result will be a more efficient, up-to-date and modern pool facility and will include the following:

• Partial pool deck replacement around the lap pool;
• Retiling of the lap-pool deck;
• Lap pool tank repairs;
• Replace HVAC and upgrade the dehumidification system;
• New LED lighting;
• Plumbing improvements; and
• Inclusive change space - change room renovation.

To stay connected on Angela Coughlan pool construction updates, subscribe to the website page burlington.ca/coughlanreno.The City of Burlington encourages people of all ages to get outside and enjoy the many parks, outdoor spaces, playfields and recreational play experiences that support active living and a healthy lifestyle for all ages, abilities and cultures. To learn more, visit burlington.ca/play.