Annual Pool Shutdown 2026
The Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre, including the Climbing Wall, will be closed for its annual maintenance shutdown from August 29 to October 2, 2026. The facility is scheduled to reopen on October 3, 2026.
This annual shutdown allows crews to complete important maintenance and infrastructure work that requires the pools to be emptied and the facility to be temporarily closed.
Taking care of these projects now helps prevent larger, more costly issues and longer shutdowns in the future.
What’s Happening During the Shutdown
Steam Room Capital Project
This year’s primary capital project will focus on the steam room. Planned work includes:
- Removing and replacing the steam room tile
- Inspecting the underlying walls and completing any required repairs identified during the renovation
- Replacing the steam generator
- Replacing the venting system that connects the steam generator to the exterior of the building
- Replacing the water softener that services the steam generator
Facility Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects
In addition to the steam room project, staff and contractors will complete several infrastructure and preventative maintenance projects throughout the facility, including:
- Electrical repairs and upgrades, including overhead lighting replacements
- Replacing hot tub lights
- Replacing skimmer grates
- Plumbing repairs, including shut-off valve replacements
- Pump replacements and pump pad rebuilds
- Annual acid scrubbing of pool basins and deck surfaces
- Replacement of chemical feed lines and injectors
- Inspection and cleaning of the lap pool surge tank
- Cleaning, treatment, and maintenance of sand filtration systems
- Rust mitigation and painting throughout the aquatic facility
These projects are important for maintaining the safety, reliability, and long-term operation of the facility and its equipment.
Doing the Work
Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre staff, along with the maintenance team, will be working with contractors throughout the shutdown to complete the projects scheduled for this year.
Staff are responsible for cleaning, painting, and performing crucial repairs and maintenance. Each year, staff do a wonderful job cleaning up the facility before reopening to the public.
We know the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre and Climbing Wall are important to the community, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is completed.