Rec centre warns of pool closure

Due to renovations, the city-managed Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre pool will close on June 15. The entire centre, located at 870 Queen St. E., will close in August.

“The closure is required to complete the upgrades that are necessary to enhance the operation and environment of the centre,” confirms city community recreation supervisor Michael Ellison.

“During the course of the closure, the centre and pool will be renovated to improve the lighting, air quality, safety systems, pool water quality and cosmetic improvements, such as painting, concrete repairs and replacing doors.”

Ellison estimates that the renovations are scheduled to be complete in the spring of 2010.

“We have developed a communication package that will be going  out to the public,” he adds.