The 2025 annual maintenance schedule for the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre is August 5 to September 21, with the final swim before the closure on Sunday, August 3.

We close each year because a public swimming pool requires a lot of complex machinery and plumbing to handle the thousands of patrons we welcome each year. All public swimming pools undergo a period where they need to lock the doors so they can focus on the year’s required maintenance.

Here are some of the things we will be working on this year:

  • A full pool drain and recaulking.
  • Completing the LED light transition.
  • Painting.
  • Sand replacement for all pool filters.
  • Overhauls of pumps and motors.
  • Gutter inspections, piping support replacements.
  • Chlorinator pump replacement.

This time of year is chosen for maintenance as data shows use of the pool drops in the summer months, likely as people take advantage of other recreational activities. Plus, this reduces the impact to community groups, like the local swim club, that use the pool in the fall and other seasons.

Kitimat's wading pools will be open up to August 17 for outdoor water recreation. Learn more at www.kitimat.ca/pool. 

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