Outdoor Pool Set To Re-Open Tomorrow

The repairs may be of a temporary nature which is the bad news. But the good news is that with a forecasted high of 31C tomorrow the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool is set to be re-opened tomorrow Friday just in time for the major weekend rush.

The Outdoor Pool has been closed over the past six days due to a water main break on Fairford Street preventing water to from reaching the Natatorium building and the Outdoor Pool according to Parks and Recreation Director Derek Blais.

After the temporary repairs were effected the pool needed to be re-filled, heated and chemical added to make the water safe for public swimming, Blais told Council at their Monday evening regular meeting.

The ducks will be moving out as the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool re-opens to the public on Friday - MJ Independent file photo

Temporary repairs were done to allow the pool to re-open while waiting for parts to do the repair the City said in a news release.

If you want to have a drink at the Outdoor Pool once it does open the City would like to advise people that a boil order is in effect for the Natatorium building and users must avoid drinking water from the fountains, taps or showers. There is no boil water advisory for the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool water.

Be prepared and bring your own water bottle.

In the meantime if you want to cool off this evening the Kinsmen Sportsplex’s Indoor Pool is open as well as the Crescent Park Spray Park is open.

For schedules or to book swim times, use the Online Recreation Registration link on the City’s website, MooseJaw.ca, or use the Recreation Registration button on the free City of Moose Jaw app.