Westwood Lake remains closed for swimming

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed July 14, 2015 10:15 AM

Summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) tested the water in Westwood Lake on Monday, July 13. Results from water tests conducted by VIHA are expected to be in on Wednesday. In the meantime, Westwood Lake remains closed to swimming.

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Key Points

Swimming at Westwood Lake remains closed to the public.
Park users are instructed to remain out of the water and off the beach until further notice.
For updated information on water conditions at Westwood Lake, please visit the City's website, follow us on social media or read the VIHA Beach Report.
Westwood Lake Park remains open for hiking and walking.

Quotes

"We are just waiting for test results from VIHA. In the meantime, there are plenty of options available to cool down in Nanaimo such as one of our pools or water parks."

Al Britton

Manager, Parks Operations

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

The indoor pools in Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Beban Park are open as is the outdoor pool in Bowen Park. Waterparks are located within Departure Bay Centennial, Deverill Square, Harewood Centennial and Mansfield Parks.

Contact:

Al Britton

Manager, Parks Operations

City of Nanaimo

250-755-7505

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