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Louise Aquatic Centre

 
 
What you need to know about the new Louise Aquatic Centre!
  • Approximate cost of $2.7 million
  • 4,726 square feet in size with a 260 person bather load
  • Location: 7 Brown Street, Pilot Mound (same location as current pool)
What will the pool include?
  •  Zero-depth beach entry to make the pool accessible to everyone
  • 4-lane Junior Olympic Lap Pool
  • 3 water slides (Tot fishy slide, twister slide & double speed slide)
  • Diving board
  • Various spray features
  • Lazy river
  • Brand new pool building/change house area
  • Attached, separate entrance for campground washrooms/showers
Timeline:
  •  Begin demolition August 15, 2023
  • Begin construction Fall 2023, then break for winter months
  • Resume building pool in Spring 2024
Where will the funding come from:
  •  Corporate grants
  • Community investment grants
  • Sponsorships
  • Local businesses
  • Community donations
  • Tax dollars
  • Fundraising events
Sponsorship Levels:
  •  Clamshell: $500 to $999
  • Starfish: $1,000 to $4,999
  • Sea turtle: $5,000 to $9,999
  • Stingray: $10,000 to $24,999
  • Hammerhead shark: $25,000 to $99,999
  • Blue whale: $100,000 and up
Want to donate to the pool construction? Here's how:
  •  Cash or cheque accepted at any time!
  • Municipality of Louise Office (26 South Railway Ave. East, Crystal City)
  •  Louise Recreation Office (125 Broadway Ave. West, Pilot Mound)
  • Please make cheques payable to Municipality of Louise and use the memo: pool construction
  • Charitable tax receipts will be issued to the payee name on the cheque
 Your Support Matters!
  • Keep families in our community, supporting our community!
  • Improved safety, accessibility and longevity of summer recreation in our Municipality
  • Continued availability of summer employment for our youth and young adults
  • A new pool will increase our tourism numbers, which directly correlates in greater community revenue in all sectors
New Pool Committee Members:
  •  Kelsey McLaren
  • John Darracott
  • Hayley McKay
  • Diane Darracott
  • Susan Peterson
Swimming Pool Board:
  •  John Darracott (Chair)
  • Hayley McKay (Vice Chair)
  • Ruth Loney
  • Jamie Smith
  • Kim Standeven
  • Colleen Henderson
  • Jenny Boucher
  • Kyle McCannell
 
Photo of the new pool design: