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Nanaimo Aquatic Centre to reopen September 29

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 26, 2014 10:00 AM

Summary

After nearly a month of being closed for maintenance and upgrades, the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre will reopen Monday, September 29.

The work completed included converting from chlorine gas to chlorine pucks, deep cleaning tile and grout, polishing the water slide, tuning up the diving board, replacing filters and maintaining the pumps. The acid stained flooring in the lobby and halls was refinished and the weight room was repainted, two new pieces of equipment were added and new window coverings were installed.

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Key Points

  • The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre will reopen on Monday, September 29.
  • The extended hours at Beban Park pool and weight room to accommodate the annual maintenance closure at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre will end on Monday, September 29.

Quotes

"We're happy to have the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre open again from its annual maintenance closure and look forward to welcoming back the public to enjoy the improvements to the facility."

Laara Clarkson
Manager, Aquatics
City of Nanaimo
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Contact:

Laara Clarkson
Manager, Aquatics
City of Nanaimo
250-756-5223
Chris Wood
Supervisor of Facility Maintenance
City of Nanaimo
250-755-7571

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